Page:Field Book of Stars.djvu/161

Rh of sixteen miles per second. It culminates Jan. 25th.

, or , (α) Scorpii, "the rival of Mars." Situated in the heart of the Scorpion. Fiery red and emerald green in color. It culminates July 11th.

, (α) Boötis, "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.

, See.

,(är'-neb) (α) Leporis, "the hare," the Arab name for the constellation. Situated in the heart of the Hare. Pale yellow in color. It culminates Jan. 24th. (α) Leporis is sometimes called Arsh.

, (är'-kab) (β) Sagittarii, "the tendon uniting the calf of the leg to the heel." Situated in the Archer's left fore leg.

, (μ) and (ε) Leonis, "the eyebrows." Situated close to the Lion's right eye. (μ) orange in color, sometimes called Alshemali or Asmidiske.

(as-pi-dis'ke) or, (ι) 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.

, (ζ) Sagittarii, "the armpit." Situated near the Archer's left armpit. It culminates Aug. 19th.