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Altair - Definition and Sample Sentences

Definition:

Altair is a proper noun that can refer to multiple meanings:

1. The brightest star in the Aquila constellation.
2. A personal computer released in 1975, considered one of the pioneers of microcomputers.

Sample Sentences:

Sense 1:

1. Altair is approximately 16.8 light-years away from Earth.
2. The constellation Aquila features Altair as its most prominent star.
3. Scientists study Altair to better understand stellar evolution.

Sense 2:

1. The Altair 8800 was the first widely available microcomputer.
2. Many early computer enthusiasts built custom interfaces for the Altair.
3. Bill Gates and Paul Allen developed a BASIC interpreter for the Altair.

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