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Rh (prō'-pus), (η) Geminorum, "the forward foot." Situated in the northern foot of Castor.

(ras'-a-las), (μ) Leonis, "the lion's head toward the south." Situated in the Sickle, close to the Lion's right eye. An orange-colored star. It culminates Apr, 1st. Alshemali and Borealis are other names for this star.

(rās-al-ge'-thi), (α) Herculis, "the kneeler's head." Orange red in color. It culminates July 23d.

, (α) Ophiuchi, "the head of the serpent charmer." A sapphire-hued star. It is receding from the earth at the rate of twelve miles per second. It culminates July 28th.

(rās-ta-bān'), (β) or (γ) Draconis "the dragon's head," or "the head ot the basilisk." A yellow star culminating Aug. 3d. This star also called Alwaid (al-wïd') "the sucking camelcolts." The three stars near it are included in this appellation.

, (α) Leonis, diminutive of the earlier Rex. Situated in the handle of the Sickle, and the right fore paw of the Lion. It is flushed white in color, and is approaching the earth at the rate of five miles per second. It culminates April 6th.

(ri'-jel),(β) Orionis, "the [left] leg of the Jabbah, or giant." A bluish-white star which is receding from the earth at the rate of ten miles per second. It culminates Jan. 20th. This star is sometimes called Algebar (al'-je-bär).