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Rh (mū'-frid), (η) Boötis, "the solitary star of the lancer." Situated in the calf of the left leg of the Herdsman. Pale yellow in color. It culminates June 4th.

or (mer-zām'), (β) Canis Majoris, "the announcer" or "the roarer." Situated in the Greater Dog's left fore paw. A white star culminating Feb. 5th.

, (ο) Ursæ Majoris, "the muzzle." Situated in the nose of the Great Bear.

, or (nak'-kār), (β) Boötis, "the herdsman," the Arab name for the whole constellation. Situated in the head of Boötes. A golden yellow star which culminates June 20th.

(nā'-os), (ζ) Argus, "the ship." Situated in the stern of the Ship. It culminates Mar. 3d.

, (γ) Capricorni, "the fortunate one, or the bringer of good tidings." Situated in the tail of the Sea-Goat. It culminates Oct. 3d.

, (β) Leporis. Situated in the right foot of the Hare. Deep yellow in color. It culminates Jan. 23d.

, (δ) Draconis, "the second of the four knots or convolutions." Deep yellow in color. It culminates Aug. 24th.

, (σ) Sagittarii, "the star of the proclamation of the sea," or (sad'-ē'-ra) "the ostrich returning from the water. "