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Rh, (β) 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.

, (δ) Scorpii, "the front of the forehead." Situated in the head of the Scorpion. It culminates July 4th.

, (ψ) Draconis. Pearly white in color.

(dōb'-he), (α) Ursæ 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."

, or (et'-ā-nin), (γ) Draconis, "the dragon," "the dragon's head." It is orange in color and culminates Aug. 4th. Rasaben, is another name for this star.

, or en'-if (ε) 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.

(re-rā'-ē), (γ) Cephei, "the shepherd." Situated in the left knee of Cepheus. It is yellow in color and culminates Nov. 10th.

, (Fō'mal-ō) (disputed pronunciation), (α) Piscis Austri, "the fish's mouth." Situated in the head of the Southern Fish. It is reddish in color, and culminates Oct. 25th.