A Field Book of the Stars

by William Tyler Olcott

Situla (sit´-ū-lā), κ Aquarii, "the water jar or bucket."

Situated in the rim of the Water Jar.

Skat, or Scheat, δ Aquarii, "a wish," or possibly it means a "shin bone."

Situated in the right leg of Aquarius.

Spï´ca, α Virginis, "the ear of wheat or corn" (held in the Virgin's left hand).

A brilliant flushed white star, which is approaching the earth at the rate of nine miles a second. It culminates May 28th.

Sualocin, or Svalocin (sval´-ō-sin), Nicolaus reversed, α Delphini.

A pale yellow star culminating Sept. 15th.

Sulafat, or Sulaphat (sö´-lä-fät), "the tortoise," γ Lyræ.

Arabian title for the whole constellation. It is bright yellow in color, and culminates Aug. 19th.