color, and culminates Feb. 11th.
ADHIL, [e] _Andromedae_, "the train of a garment."
Situated in the left shoulder of the chained lady.
ALADFAR (al-ad-f[:a]r), [m] _Lyrae_, "the talons" (of the
falling eagle)
AL BALI, [e] _Aquarii_, "the good fortune of the swallower."
AL-BI'-REO, or AL-BIR'[:E]-O [b] _Cygni_, origin doubtful.
Means the beak of the hen.
Situated in the beak of the Swan and the base of the Cross.
Its color is topaz yellow, and it culminates Aug. 28th.
ALCAID, [[^e]] _Ursae Majoris_. _See_ Benetnasch.
ALCHIBA (al-k[=e]-b[:a]'), [a] _Corvi_, "the tent," the desert
title for the constellation.
Situated in the eye of the Crow. Orange in color.
ALCOR (al'-k[^o]r), g _Ursae Majoris_, "the cavalier" or "the
rider."
Situated close to Mizar in the handle of the "Dipper."
Silver white in color. The Arabs called this star "Saidak,"
meaning "the proof," because they used it to test a good
eye.
AL-CY'-O-NE, [[^e]] _Tauri_.
Greenish yellow in color. The brightest of the Pleiades.
Situated in the neck of the Bull.
AL-DEB'-A-RAN, [a] _Tauri_, "the hindmost" or the
"follower," _i.e._ of the Pleiades.
Situated in the eye of the Bull. Pale rose in color. It is
receding from the earth at the rate of thirty miles per
second, and culminates Jan. 10.
[a] Tauri is sometimes called Palilicium.
ALDERAMIN (Al-der-am'-in), [a] _Cephei_ "the right arm." It
now marks the shoulder of Cepheus.
White in color. It culminates Sept. 27th.
ALDHAFERA, [z] _Leonis_.
Situated in the "Sickle," and the neck of the Lion. It
culminates April 8th.
ALFIRK (al-ferk'), or ALPHIRK, "stars of the flock," [b]
_Cephei_.
The Arab name for the constellation. Situated in the girdle
of Cepheus. White in color. It culminates Oct. 2d.
ALGEIBA (al-j[=e]'-b[:a]), [g] _Leonis_, "the mane."
Situated in the "Sickle," and the shoulder of the Lion. It
is approaching the earth at the rate of twenty-four miles
per second, and culminates April 9th.
AL'-GE-NIB, [g] _Pegasi_, "the wing," possibly the "flank"
or "side."
Situated in the wing of the Horse. White in color, and
culminates Nov. 14th.
AL'-GE-NIB, [a] _Persei_, "the side," or Mirfak, "the
elbow."
Situated in the right side of Perseus. Lilac in color and
approaching the earth at the rate of six miles per second.
It culminates Jan. 1st. This star is also called Alchemb.
ALGENUBI (al-je-n[:o]'-bi), [e] _Leonis_, "the head of the
Lion."
A yellow star situated in the Lion's mouth.
AL'-GOL, [b] _Persei_, "the ghoul" or "demon."
Situated in the head of the Medusa held in the Hero's left
hand. White in color. It is approaching the earth at the
rate of one mile per second, and culminates Dec. 23d.
ALGORAB (al-go-r[:a]b'), or ALGORES, ([d]) _Corvi_, "the
raven."
Situated on the right wing of the Crow. Pale yellow in
color. It culminates May 14th.
ALHENA (al-hen'-a), [g] _Geminorum_, "a brand on the right
side of the camel's neck," or a "ring" or "circlet."
Situated in the left foot of Pollux. White in color, and
culminates Feb. 8th. Alhena is sometimes called Almeisam.
AL-I-OTH, [e] _Ursae Majoris_, disputed derivation.
Situated in the tail of the Great Bear. It is approaching
the earth at the rate of nineteen miles per second. It
culminates May 20th. Alioth, the name sometimes given to [a]
and [th] Serpentis.
AL-KAID (al-k[=a]d), _See_ ALCAID.
ALKALUROPS (al-ka-l[=u]'-rops), [m] _Bo[:o]tis_, "a herdsman's
club, crook, or staff."
Situated near the right shoulder of the Herdsman. Its color
is flushed white.
ALKES (al'-kes), [a] _Crateris_, from Al Kas, "the cup," the
Arab name for the constellation.
Situated in the base of the Cup. Orange in color, and
culminates April 20th.
ALMAC, [g] _Andromedae_, "a badger," possibly "the boot."
Situated in the left foot of Andromeda. Orange in color, and
culminates Dec. 8th.
AL NAAIM, [t] and [n] Pegasi, "the cross bars over a well."
AL NASL (al-nas'l), or ELNASL (el-nas'-l), [g] _Sagittarii_,
"the point head of the arrow."
Situated in the arrow's tip. It is yellow in color, and
culminates Aug. 4th. This star sometimes called Nushaba and
Warida.
AL NATH, or NATH [g] _Aurigae_, and [b] _Tauri_, "the heel of
the rein-holder," the "butter" _i.e._ the "horn."
Situated in the right foot of the Charioteer, and the
tip of the northern horn of the Bull. Brilliant white in
color, and culminates Dec. 11th.
ALNILAM (al-ni-lam'), [e] _Orionis_, "a belt of spheres or
pearls."
Situated in Orion's belt. It is bright white in color, and
is receding from the earth at the rate of sixteen miles per
second. It culminates Jan. 25th.
ALNITAK (al-ni-tak'), [z] _Orionis_, "the girdle."
Situated in Orion's belt. Topaz yellow in color. It is
receding from the earth at the rate of nine miles per
second, and culminates Jan. 26th.
AL-NIYAT, [s] _Scorpii_, "the outworks of the heart."
Situated near the Scorpion's heart. It is creamy white in
color.
AL'-PHARD or (al-f[:a]rd'), [a] _Hydrae_, "the solitary one in
the serpent."
Situated in the heart of Hydra. Orange in color, and
culminates Mar. 26th. The Chinese called this star "the Red
Bird."
AL-PHEC'-CA, [a] _Coronae Borealis_, "the bright one of the
dish." _See_ Gemma. Century Dictionary gives meaning "the
cup or platter of a dervish."
AL'-PHE-RATZ, or (al-fe-rats'), [a] _Andromedae_, "the head of
the woman in chains." "The navel of the horse."
Situated in the head of Andromeda. White and purplish in
color. It culminates Nov. 10th. Alpheratz is some times
called Sirrah.
AL-PHIRK, [b] _Cephei_, from al-Firk, the flock.
AL RAKIS, [m] _Draconis_, "the dancer."
Situated in the Dragon's nose. Brilliant white in color. The
Century Dictionary gives for this star Arrakis, "The
trotting camel."
AL RESCHA, [a] _Piscium_, "the cord or knot."
Situated in the knot joining the ribbons that hold the
Fishes together. Pale green in color, and culminates Dec.
7th.
ALSAFI [s] _Draconis_.
ALSCHAIN (al-sh[=a]n'), [b] _Aquilae_, part of the Arab name
for the constellation.
Situated in the head of Antino[:u]s. Pale orange in color, and
culminates Sept. 3d.
AL SHAT, [n] _Capricorni_, "the sheep."
AL'-TAIR, or ATAIR, [a] _Aquilae_, "the flying eagle," part
of the Arab name for the constellation.
Situated in the neck of the Eagle. Yellow in color, and
culminates Sept. 1st.
ALTERF (al-terf'), [l] _Leonis_, "the glance," _i.e._ the
Lion's eye.
Situated in the Lion's mouth, the point of the Sickle. Red
in color.
ALUDRA (al-[:o]'-dra), [[^e]] _Canis Majoris_, "the virgins." The
four stars near each other in Canis Major.
Situated in the Great Dog's tail. Pale red in color, and
culminates Feb. 21st.
ALULA BOREALIS, [n] _Ursae Majoris_.
ALULA AUSTRALIS, [z] _Ursae Majoris_ The "northern and
southern wing."
Situated in the Southern hind foot of the Great Bear. The
latter star is sometimes called El Acola.
AL'-YA, [th] _Serpentis_.
Situated in the tip of the Serpent's tail. Pale yellow in
color. It culminates Aug. 18th.
ANCHA, [th] _Aquarii_, "the hip."
Situated in the right hip of Aquarius.
ANT-[=A]R-ES, or AN-TA'-REZ, [a] _Scorpii_, "the rival of
Mars."
Situated in the heart of the Scorpion. Fiery red and emerald
green in color. It culminates July 11th.
ARC-T[=U]-RUS, [a] _Bo[:o]tis_, "the leg of the lance-bearer,"
or "the bear-keeper."
Situated in the left knee of the Herdsman. Golden yellow in
color. It culminates June 8th.
ARIDED, _See_ DENEB.
ARNEB ([:a]r'-neb), [a] _Leporis_, "the hare," the Arab name
for the constellation.
Situated in the heart of the Hare. Pale yellow in color. It
culminates Jan. 24th. [a] _Leporis_ is sometimes called
Arsh.
ARKAB ([:a]r'-kab), [b] _Sagittarii_, "the tendon uniting the
calf of the leg to the heel."
Situated in the Archer's left fore leg.
ASHFAR, [m] and [e] _Leonis_, "the eyebrows."
Situated close to the Lion's right eye. [m] orange in color,
sometimes called Alshemali or Asmidiske.
ASPIDISKI (as-pi-dis'ke) or ASMIDISKE, [i] _Argus_, "in the
gunwale."
Situated in the shield which ornaments the vessel's stern.
Pale yellow in color. The Century Dictionary gives "a little
shield" as the meaning for this star name.
ASCELLA, [z] _Sagittarii_, "the armpit."
Situated near the Archer's left armpit. It culminates Aug.
19th.
ASCELLUS, [th] _Bo[:o]tis_.
It marks the finger tips of the Herdsman's upraised hand.
ASCELLUS BOREALIS, [n] _Cancri_, "northern ass."
Straw color.
ASCELLUS AUSTRALIS, [d] _Cancri_, "the southern ass."
Situated on the back of the Crab. Straw color.
ATIK, [o] _Persei_.
Situated in the wing on the right foot of Perseus.
AZELFAFAGE, [p] _Cygni_, "the horse's foot or track."
AZHA, [[^e]] _Eridani_, "the ostrich's nest."
Pale yellow in color.
BAHAM, [th] _Pegasi_, "the young of domestic animals."
Situated near the left eye of Pegasus.
BAT'EN KAITOS, [z] _Ceti_, "the whale's belly."
A topaz-yellow-colored star, which culminates Dec. 5th.
BEID (b[=a]'-id), [o] _Eridani_, "the egg."
A very white star.
BEL'-LA-TRIX, [g] _Orionis_, "the female warrior." The
Amazon star.
Situated in the left shoulder of Orion. Pale yellow in
color. It is receding from the earth at the rate of six
miles per second, and culminates Jan. 22d. The Century
Dictionary gives the color as very white.
BE-NET'-NASCH, [[^e]] _Ursae Majoris_, "the chief or governor of
the mourners" (alluding to the fancied bier).
Situated in the tip of the Great Bear's tail. Brilliant
white in color. It is approaching the earth at the rate of
sixteen miles per second, and culminates June 2d. This star
is also called Alkaid, from al-kaid, "the Governor."
BETELGEUZE (BET-EL-GERZ'), [a] _Orionis_, "the giant's
shoulder," or "the armpit of the central one."
Situated in the right shoulder of Orion. Orange in color. It
is receding from the earth at the rate of ten miles per
second, and culminates Jan. 29th.
Sometimes called Mirzam, the roarer.
BOTEIN (b[=o]-t[=e]-in'), [d] _Arietis_, "the little belly."
CA-PEL'-LA, [a] _Aurigae_, "the she-goat."
Situated in the left shoulder of the Charioteer. It is a
white star, and is receding from the earth at the rate of
fifteen miles per second. It culminates Jan. 19th. The color
of Capella is nearly that of the sun.
CAPH (kaf), [b] _Cassiopeiae_, "the camel's hump," or "the
hand."
It is white in color, and culminates Nov. 11th.
CAS'-TOR, [a] _Geminorum_, "the horseman of the twins."
Its color is bright white, and it culminates Feb. 23d.
Situated in the head of Castor. The Century Dictionary gives
the color as greenish.
CHELEB, [b] _Ophiuchi_, also CEB'ELR[/A]I from kelb, the
shepherd's dog.
Situated in the head of the Serpent. It is a yellow star,
and culminates Aug. 30th.
CHORT (ch[^o]rt), [th] _Leonis_.
Situated in the hind quarters of the Lion. It culminates
April 24th. The Century Dictionary has [th] _Centauri_ for
this star.
COR CAROLI (k[^o]r kar'-[=o]-l[=i]), [a] _Can. Ven._, "the
heart of Charles II."
It is flushed white in color, and culminates May 20th. A
yellowish star according to the Century Dictionary.
CUJAM, [[^o]] _Herculis_. Word used by Horace for the club of
Hercules.
CURSA (KER' SA), [b] _Eridani_, "the footstool of the
central one," or "the chair or throne."
Situated about at the source of the river near Orion. Topaz
yellow in color, and culminates January 13th. This star is
also known as Dhalim (Tha'lim) ("the ostrich").
DABIH (d[:a]'-be), [b] _Capricorni_, "the lucky one of the
slaughterers," or "the slayer's lucky star."
Situated in the head of the Sea-Goat. It is an
orange-colored star, and culminates Sept. 10th.
D[=E]'-NEB, or ARIDED (ar'-i-ded), [a] _Cygni_, "the hen's
tail," "the hindmost."
Situated in the tail of the Swan, and at the top of the
Cross. Brilliant white in color. It is approaching the earth
at the rate of thirty-six miles per second. It culminates
Sept. 16th.
DENEB AL OKAB (den'-eb al-[=o]-k[^a]b), [e] and [z] _Aquilae_,
"the eagle's tail."
DENEB ALGEDI (den'-eb al'-j[=e]-d[=e]), [d] _Capricorni_,
"the tail of the goat."
Situated in the tail of the Sea-Goat.
DENEB AL SHEMALI (den'-eb-al-she-m[:a]-le), [i] _Ceti_
A bright yellow star situated at the tip of the northern
fluke of the monster's tail.
DENEB KAITOS (den'-eb k[=i]'-tos), [b] _Ceti_, "the tail of
the whale."
Situated in the tail of the Whale. It is a yellow star, and
culminates Nov. 21st. This star sometimes called Diphda.
DE-NEB'-O-LA, [b] _Leonis_, "the lion's tail."
It is a blue star which is approaching the earth at the rate
of twelve miles per second. It culminates May 3d. This star
also called Dafirah, and Serpha.
DSCHUBBA, [d] _Scorpii_, "the front of the forehead."
Situated in the head of the Scorpion. It culminates July
4th.
DSIBAN, [ps] _Draconis_.
Pearly white in color.
DUB'-HE (d[:o]b'-he), [a] _Ursae Majoris_, "a bear."
The northern pointer star. It is a yellow star, and is
approaching the earth at the rate of twelve miles per
second. It culminates April 21st. The Arabs called the four
stars in the Dipper the "bier."
EL NATH [b] _Tauri_, the one who butts. This star is
receding at the rate of five miles a second.
ELTANIN, or ETANIN (et'-[=a]-nin), [g] _Draconis_, "the
dragon," "the dragon's head."
It is orange in color and culminates Aug. 4th. Rasaben is
another name for this star.
E'-NIF, or en'-if, [e] _Pegasi_, "the nose."
Situated in the nose of Pegasus. It is a yellow star, which
is receding from the earth at the rate of five miles per
second, and culminates Oct. 4th. This star was also called
fum-al-far-as, "the mouth of the horse."
ER RAI (er-r[=a]'-[=e]), [g] _Cephei_, "the shepherd."
Situated in the left knee of Cepheus. It is yellow in color
and culminates Nov. 10th.
FOMALHAUT (F[=o]'-mal-[=o]), (disputed pronunciation), [a]
_Piscis Austri_, "the fish's mouth."
Situated in the head of the Southern Fish. It is reddish in
color, and culminates Oct. 25th. This star was also known as
the first frog, the second frog being [b] Ceti.
FURUD, or PHURUD (fu-r[=o]d), [z] _Canis Majoris_, "the
bright single one."
Situated in the left hind paw of the Greater Dog. It is
light orange in color.
GEM'-MA, [a] _Coronae Borealis_, "a bud."
The brightest star in the Northern Crown. It is brilliant
white in color, and is receding from the earth at the rate
of twenty miles per second. It culminates June 28th. This
star is also known as Alphecca and Alfeta.
GIANSAR [l] _Draconis_, "the twins," "the poison place."
Situated in the tip of the Dragon's tail. An orange-colored
star. It culminates April 28th.
GIEDI, [a] _Capricorni_, also called Algied'-i, the goat.
Situated in the head of the Sea-Goat. It is a yellow star,
and culminates Sept. 9th.
GIENAH, [g] _Corvi_, "the right wing of the raven."
Situated in the Crow's wing. It culminates May 10th.
GIENAH, [e] _Cygni_, "the wing."
Situated in the Swan's wing. It is a yellow star, and
culminates Sept. 17th.
GOMEISA (g[=o]-m[=i]'-z[:a]), GOMELZA, [b] _Canis Minoris_,
"Watery-eyed, weeping." A white star.
Situated in the neck of the Lesser Dog.
GRAFFIAS, [b] _Scorpii_, derivation unknown; the name may
mean "the crab." This star was also called Ak'rab, the
Scorpion.
Situated in the head of the Scorpion. It is a pale white
star, and culminates July 5th.
GRUMIUM (gr[:o]'-mi-um), [x] _Draconis_, "the dragon's under
jaw."
A yellow star.
HAM'-AL or (ha-m[:a]l'), [a] _Arietis_, "the head of the
sheep."
Situated in the forehead of the Ram. It is yellow in color,
and is approaching the earth at the rate of nine miles per
second. It culminates Dec. 11th.
HOMAM (ho-mam'), [z] _Pegasi_, "the lucky star of the hero,
or the whisperer."
Situated in the neck of Pegasus. Light yellow in color. It
culminates Oct. 22d. The Century Dictionary gives this star
name to [[^e]] _Pegasi_.
HYADUM I, [g] _Tauri_.
Situated in the Hyades, the nose of the Bull. A yellow star.
IZAR ([=e]-z[:a]r), Mirach, or Mizar, [e] _Bo[:o]tis_, "the
girdle."
Pale orange in color. It is approaching the earth at the
rate of ten miles per second, and culminates June 16th. A
beautiful colored double star.
JABBAH (Jab'-b[:a]), [n] _Scorpii_, "crown of the forehead."
A triple star.
KAUS (k[^a]s), AUSTRALIS, [e] _Sagittarii_, "the southern part
of the bow."
An orange-colored star. It culminates Aug. 8th.
KAUS (k[^a]s), BOREALIS, [l] _Sagittarii_, "the northern part of
the bow."
Orange color.
KITALPHA, [a] _Equulei_, the Arab name for the asterism. In
the head of the Little Horse. It culminates Sept. 24th.
KO'-CHAB (k[=o]-k[:a]b'), [b] _Ursae Minoris_, "the star of the
North."
Situated in the right shoulder of the Little Bear. One of
the two Guardians of the Pole. It is reddish in color, and
is receding from the earth at the rate of eight miles per
second. It culminates June 19th.
KORNEPHOROS, [b] _Herculis_, the Arab name for the
constellation.
Situated in the right arm-pit of Hercules. Pale yellow in
color. It is approaching the earth at the rate of twenty-two
miles per second. It culminates July 12th.
LESUTH, [n] _Scorpii_, "the sting."
Situated in the tip of the Scorpion's tail. It culminates
July 27th.
MARFAK (m[:a]r'fak), [th] _Cassiopeiae_, "the elbow."
Situated in the left elbow of Cassiopeia. This star name is
also given to [m] Cassiopeiae.
MARFIC (m[:a]r'-fik), [l] _Ophiuchi_, "the elbow."
Situated in the left elbow of the Serpent Bearer. Yellowish
white in color.
MARFIK (m[:a]r' fik), or MARSIC, [k] _Herculis_, "the elbow."
Situated in the right elbow of Hercules. Light yellow in
color.
MAR'-KAB (m[:a]r'kab), [a] _Pegasi_, Arab word for "saddle".
Century Dictionary gives "a wagon" or "chariot."
Situated in the base of the Horse's neck. It is a white star
which is receding from the earth at the rate of three
quarters of a mile a second. It culminates Nov. 3d.
MARKEB, [k] _Argus_.
Situated in the stern of the Ship. It culminates Mar. 25th.
MARSYM, [l] _Herculis_, "the wrist."
Situated in the left wrist of Hercules. Deep yellow in
color.
MATAR or SAD (S[:a]d), "a lucky star," or more fully,
Sad-Mator, [[^e]] _Pegasi_, "the fortunate rain."
Situated in the left fore leg of Pegasus.
MEBUSTA, MEBSUTA (Meb-s[:o]'-ta), or MEBOULA, [e] _Geminorum_,
"the outstretched."
A brilliant white star situated in the right knee of Castor.
MEDIA, or KAUS MEDIA, [d] _Sagittarii_, "middle (of the)
bow."
Orange yellow in color. It culminates Aug. 8th.
M[=E]-GRES, or (M[=e]'-grez), [d] _Ursae Majoris_, "the root
of the bear's tail."
It is a pale yellow star, and culminates May 10th. This star
is the faintest of the seven which form the Dipper.
MEISSA, [l] _Orionis_.
Situated in the face of the Giant Hunter. Pale white in
color.
MEKBUDA (mek-b[=u]'-d[=a]), [z] _Geminorum_, "the contracted
(arm)."
Situated in the left knee of Pollux. Pale topaz in color.
MENKALINAN (men-ka-l[=e]-nan' or Men-kal'-i-nan), [b]
_Aurigae_, "the shoulder of the rein-holder or driver."
Situated in the right arm of the Charioteer. A lucid yellow
star which is receding from the earth at the rate of
seventeen miles per second. It culminates Jan. 29th. This
star was one of the first discovered and most remarkable
"spectroscopic binaries."
MENKAR (men'k[:a]r), [a] _Ceti_, "the nose, or snout."
Situated in the nose of Cetus. Bright orange in color. It
culminates Dec. 21st. Sometimes written Menkab.
MENKIB, [x] _Persei_, "the shoulder."
Situated in the calf of the right leg of Perseus.
MERAK (m[=e]'rak), [b] _Ursae Majoris_, "the loin of the
bear."
A greenish white star which is approaching the earth at the
rate of eighteen miles per second. It culminates Apr. 20th.
The southern of the two "pointers."
MESARTIM (m[=e]-s[:a]r'tim), [g] _Arietis_, the Hebrew word
for "minister."
Situated in the Ram's left horn. Bright white in color.
MINTAKA (min'ta-k[:a]), [d] _Orionis_, "the belt (of the
giant)."
One of the three stars in Orion's belt. A brilliant white
star with very little motion. It culminates Jan. 24th.
M[=I]'-RA (m[=i]'ra or m[=e]'ra), [o] _Ceti_.
Situated in the neck of Cetus. A famous variable, flushed
yellow in color. It culminates Dec. 15th.
M[=I]'RACH, or MIRAK (m[=i]'rak or m[=e]'rak), [b]
_Andromedae_, "the girdle," or "the loins."
A yellow star culminating Nov. 28th.
M[=I]ZAR (m[=i]z[:a]r or m[=e]'z[:a]r), [z] _Ursae Majoris_, "a
girdle or apron."
Situated in the tail of the Great Bear. Brilliant white in
color. It is approaching the earth at the rate of nineteen
miles per second. It culminates May 28th.
MULIPHEN, [g] _Canis Majoris_.
Situated in the neck of the Greater Dog. It culminates Feb.
26th.
MUPHRID (m[=u]'-frid), [[^e]] _Bo[:o]tis_, "the solitary star of
the lancer."
Situated in the calf of the left leg of the Herdsman. Pale
yellow in color. It culminates June 4th.
MURZIM or MIRZAM (mer-z[:a]m'), [b] _Canis Majoris_, "the
announcer" or "the roarer."
Situated in the Greater Dog's left fore paw. A white star
culminating Feb. 5th.
MUSCIDA, [o] _Ursae Majoris_, "the muzzle."
Situated in the nose of the Great Bear.
NEKKAR, or NAKKAR (nak'-k[:a]r), [b] _Bo[:o]tis_, "the herdsman,"
the Arab name for the whole constellation.
Situated in the head of Bo[:o]tes. A golden yellow star which
culminates June 20th.
NAOS (n[=a]'-os), [z] _Argus_, "the ship."
Situated in the stern of the Ship. It culminates Mar. 3d.
NASHIRA, [g] _Capricorni_, "the fortunate one, or the
bringer of good tidings."
Situated in the tail of the Sea-Goat. It culminates Oct. 3d.
NIHAL, [b] _Leporis_.
Situated in the right foot of the Hare. Deep yellow in
color. It culminates Jan. 23d.
NODUS SECUNDUS, [d] _Draconis_, "the second of the four
knots or convolutions."
Deep yellow in color. It culminates Aug. 24th.
NUNKI, [s] _Sagittarii_, "the star of the proclamation of
the sea," or SADIRA (sad'-[=e]-ra), "the ostrich returning
from the water."
Situated in the upper part of the Archer's left arm. It
culminates Aug. 17th.
PHAD, PHEC'-DA, or PHAED (f[=a]'-ed), [g] _Ursae Majoris_,
"the thigh" (of the bear).
Topaz yellow in color. It is approaching the earth at the
rate of sixteen miles per second. It culminates May 4th.
PHAET or PHACT, [a] _Columbae_.
Situated in the heart of the Dove. It culminates Jan. 26th.
PHERKAD (fer'-kad), [g] _Ursae Minoris_, "the calf."
Situated in the right fore leg of the Little Bear.
PO-L[/A]-RIS, [a] _Ursae Minoris_, "the pole star."
Situated in the tip of the Little Bear's tail. Topaz yellow
in color. It is receding from the earth at the rate of
sixteen miles per second.
POL'-LUX, [b] _Geminorum_, Ovid's "Pugil," the pugilist of
the two brothers.
Situated in the head of Pollux. An orange-colored star which
is receding from the earth at the rate of one mile per
second. It culminates Feb. 26th. The Century Dictionary
gives the color of Pollux as very yellow.
PORRIMA (por'-i-m[:a]), [g] _Virginis_, Latin name for "a
goddess of prophecy."
Situated in the Virgin's left arm. It culminates May 17th.
PRO'-CY-ON, [a] _Canis Minoris_, "the foremost dog."
A yellowish-white star. It is approaching the earth at the
rate of six miles per second. It culminates Feb. 24th. It is
situated in the right side of the Lesser Dog. Dr. Elkin
gives its distance as 12.3 light years, and its proper
motion as 13.9 miles per second.
PROPUS (pr[=o]'-pus), [[^e]] _Geminorum_, "the forward foot."
Situated in the northern foot of Castor.
RASALAS (ras'-a-las), [m] _Leonis_, "the lion's head toward
the south."
Situated in the Sickle, close to the Lion's right eye. An
orange-colored star. It culminates Apr. 1st. Alshemali and
Borealis are other names for this star.
RAS ALGETHI (r[:a]s-al-ge'-thi), [a] _Herculis_, "the kneeler's
head."
Orange red in color. It culminates July 23d.
RAS'-AL-H[=A]G'-UE, [a] _Ophiuchi_, "the head of the serpent
charmer."
A sapphire-hued star. It is receding from the earth at the
rate of twelve miles per second. It culminates July 28th.
RASTABAN (r[:a]s-ta-b[:a]n'), [b] or [g] _Draconis_ "the dragon's
head," or "the head of the basilisk."
A yellow star culminating Aug. 3d. This star also called
Alwaid (al-w[=i]d') "the sucking camel-colts." The three
stars near it are included in this appellation.
REG'-U-LUS, [a] _Leonis_, diminutive of the earlier Rex.