The names of the two celestial stars of the Tanabata legend , Vega and Altair were combined to form Vegalta .
When joining the J - League , the name Vegalta was chosen as a homage to the famous Tanabata festival in Sendai .
The names of the two celestial stars of the Tanabata legend , Vega and Altair were combined to form Sendai .
When joining the J - League , the name Vegalta was chosen as a homage to the famous Tanabata festival in Sendai .