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Rh (al-ni-tak'), (ζ) 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.

(δ) Scorpii, "the outworks of the heart." Situated near the Scorpion's heart. It is creamy white in color.

or (al-färd'), (α) Hydræ, "the solitary one in the serpent." Situated in the heart of Hydra. Orange in color, and culminates Mar. 26th (α) Coronæ Borealis, "the bright one of the dish." See Gemma. Century Dictionary gives meaning "the cup or platter of a dervish."

or (al-fe-rats'), (α) Andromedæ, "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 sometimes called Sirrah.

, (μ) Draconis, "the dancer." Situated in the Dragon's nose. Brilliant white in color. The Century Dictionary gives for this star Arrakis, "The trotting camel."

, (α) 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.

,|(δ) Draconis.