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 THE NAMES OF THE STARS AND THEIR MEANINGS.

(α) Cancri, "the claws." Situated in one of the Crab's claws. It is white in color and culminates March 18th.

, (ε) Canis Majoris, "the virgins," a name for four stars, of which Adara is brightest. Situated in the Dog's right thigh. It is pale orange in color, and culminates Feb. 11th.

, (ε) Andromedæ, "the train of a garment," Situated in the left shoulder of the chained lady.

(al-ad-far), (μ) Lyræ, "the talons" (of the falling eagle)

, (ε) Aquarii, "the good fortune of the swallower."

, or Al-bir' ē-o (β) Cygni, origin doubtful. Situated in the beak of the Swan and the base of the Cross. Its color is topaz yellow, and it culminates Aug. 28th. 133