[8] It is easy to remember the names of the stars in the Southern Cross. Begin at the foot, which is obviously the brightest, and count round the Cross in clockwise direction α, β, γ, δ. κ is beyond β in a line with γ, β.
[9] These two astronomers observed at Paramatta, New South Wales, in the early part of the nineteenth century.
[10] Also named ξ Toucani.
[11] On Scutum in maps where this constellation is not included in Aquila.
[12] N. G. C. 7293.
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