A Field Book of the Stars

by William Tyler Olcott

Situated in the Virgin's left shoulder.

Zaurak (zâ´-rak), γ Eridani, "the bright star of the boat."

A yellow star.

Zavijava (zav-ija´-va), β Virginis, "angle or corner," "the retreat or kennel of the barking dog."

Situated on the Virgin's left wing. A pale yellow star culminating May 3d.

Zosma (zōs´-ma), δ 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.

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

Zuben Elgenubi (zö-ben-el-jen-ū´-bi), α Libræ, "the southern claw" (of the Scorpion).

A pale yellow star culminating June 17th. This star is also called Kiffa Australis.