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156, (δ) Canis Majoris, "the weight." A light yellow star in the right side of the Great Dog. It culminates Feb. 17th.

, (δ) Ophiuchi, "the hand." "the star behind or (yed) following." Deep yellow in color. It culminates July 7th. It is in the left hand of the Serpent Bearer.

, (ε) Ophiuchi, "the hand." A red star culminating July 8th.

, (δ) Ursæ Minoris. Situated in the tail of the Little Bear. A greenish-hued star culminating Aug. 12th.

, (η) Virginis. Situated in the Virgin's left shoulder.

, (zâ'-rak), (γ) Eridani, "the bright star of the boat." A yellow star.

, (zav-i-ja'-va), (β) Virginis, "angle or corner," "the retreat or kennel of the barking dog." Situated in the Virgin's left wing. A pale yellow star culminating May 3d.

, (zōs'-ma), (β) Leonis, "a girdle." Situated at the root of the Lion's tail. A pale yellow star which is approaching the earth at the rate of nine miles a second. It culminates Apr. 24th. This star is also called Duhr, and sometimes Zubra.

, (zöben-ak'-ra-vi or -bi), (γ) Scorpii, "the claw of the Scorpion." A red star. 156