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148, (ξ) Persei, "the shoulder." Situated in the calf of the right leg of Perseus.

(mē'rak), (β) Ursæ Majoris, "the loin of the bear." A greenish white star which is approaching the earth at the rate of eighteen miles per second. It culminates Apr. 20th. The southern of the two "pointers."

(mē-sär'tim), (γ) Arietis, the Hebrew word for "minister." Situated in the Ram's left horn. Bright white in color.

(min'ta-ka) (δ) Orionis, "the belt (of the giant)." One of the three stars in Orion's belt. A brilliant white star with very little motion. It culminates Jan. 24th.

(mīra or mē'ra), (ο) Ceii. Situated in the neck of Cetus. A famous variable, flushed yellow in color. It culminates Dec. 15th.

,or (mi'rak or me'rak),(β) Andromedæ, "the girdle," or "the loins." A yellow star culminating Nov. 28th.

(mīzär or me'zar), (ζ) Ursæ Majoris, "a girdle or apron." Situated in the tail of the Great Bear. Brilliant white in color. It is approaching the earth at the rate of nineteen miles per second. It culminates May 28th.

, (γ) Canis Majoris. Situated in the neck of the Greater Dog. It culminates Feb. 16th.