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Rh, (λ) Ursæ Majoris.

, (μ) Ursæ Majoris, a red star. These stars are situated in the right hind foot of the Great Bear, The former star culminates Apr. 8th.

(tar'-a-zed), (γ) Aquilæ, "the soaring falcon," part of the Persian title for the constellation. Situated in the body of the Eagle. A pale orange star, culminating Aug. 31st.

, (ζ) Cancri, "in the covering." A yellow-colored star.

or (thö-ban'), (α) Draconis, "the dragon," the Arab title for the constellation. Situated in one of the Dragon's coils. It is pale yellow in color, and culminates June 7th.

or Unukalhai (ū'-nuk-al-hā'-i), (α) Serpentis, "the neck of the snake." A pale yellow star which is receding from the earth at the rate of fourteen miles a second. It culminates July 28th.

, or, (α) Lyræ, "falling," i.e., the falling bird, "the harp star." A beautiful pale star sapphire in color. It is approaching the earth at the rate of nine miles a second. It culminates Aug. 12th.

, (ε) Virginis, "the vintager or grape gatherer." Situated in the Virgin's right arm. A bright yellow star culminating May 22d.

(wä'-sat), (δ) Geminorum, "the middle." Situated in the body of Pollux. Pale white in color. It culminates Feb. 19th.