Shaula (shâ´-lä), λ Scorpii, "the sting."

In the tip of the Scorpion's tail.

Shedar, Schedir, or Shedir, 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.

Sheliak, or Shelyak (shel´-yak), "a tortoise," β Lyræ, Arabian name for the constellation.

A very white star culminating Aug. 17th.

Sheratan (sher-a-tan´), β Arietis, "a sign," or "the two signs."

Situated in the Ram's horn. A pearly white star culminating Dec. 7th.

Sir´-i-us, α Canis Majoris, "the sparkling star or scorcher."

Situated in the mouth of the Great Dog. Brilliant white in color. The brightest of the fixed stars. It culminates Feb. 11th.