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138 (al-shān'), (β) Aquilæ, part of the Arab name for the constellation. Situated in the head of Antinoüs. Pale orange in color, and culminates Sept. 3d.

, (ν) Capricorni, "the sheep."

, or, (α) Aquilæ, "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.

(al-terf') (λ.) Leonis, "the glance," i. e. the Lion's eye. Situated in the Lion's mouth, the point of the Sickle. Red in color.

, (al-ö'-dra) (η) 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.

, (ν) Ursæ Majoris.

, (ζ). The "northern and southern wing." Situated in the Southern hind foot of the Great Bear. The latter star is sometimes called El Acola.

, (θ) Serpentis. Situated in the tip of the Serpent's tail. Pale yellow in color. It culminates Aug. 18th.

, (θ) Aquarii, "the hip." Situated in the right hip of Aquarius.

, (a-ni-lam') (ε) 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