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Rh (sad-a-tō'-ni), (ζ) Aurigæ. One of the three stars known as "the kids." Orange color.

or (sā'-dēr) (sadr), (γ) Cygni, "the hen's breast." This star is approaching the earth at the rate of four miles per second. It culminates Sept. 11th.

(sä-if'), (κ) Orionis, "the sword of the giant." Situated in Orion's right knee. It culminates Jan. 27th.

, (θ) Scorpii. A red star situated in the tail of the Scorpion. It culminates July 27th.

or (she'-at), (β) Pegasi, "the upper part of the arm." Situated in the left fore-leg of Pegasus. It is deep yellow in color, and is receding from the earth at the rate of four miles per second. It culminates Oct. 25th.

, see Deneb al schemali, (ι) Ceti.

(se-ji'nus), (γ) Boötis, from Ceginus of the constellation, possibly. Situated in the left shoulder of Boötes. It culminates June 13th.

(shâ'-lä), (λ) Scorpii, "the sting." In the tip of the Scorpion's tail.

,, or , (α) Cassiopeiæ, "the breast," or from El Seder, "the sedar tree," a name given to this constellation by Ulugh Beigh. Pale rose in color. It culminates Nov. 18th.

, or (shel'-yak), "a tortoise," (β) Lyræ. Arabian name for the constellation. A very white star culminating Aug. 17th.