Acubens, α Cancri, "the claws."
Situated in one of the Crab's claws. It is white in color and culminates[1] March 18th.
A-dar´-a, ε Canis Majoris, "the virgins," a name for four stars, of which Adara is brightest.
Situated in the Dog's right thigh. It is pale orange in color, and culminates Feb. 11th.
Adhil, ε Andromedæ, "the train of a garment."
Situated in the left shoulder of the chained lady.
Aladfar (al-ad-fär), μ Lyræ, "the talons" (of the falling eagle)
Al Bali, ε Aquarii, "the good fortune of the swallower."
Al-bi´-reo, or Al-bir´ë-o β Cygni, origin doubtful. Means the beak of the hen.
Situated in the beak of the Swan and the base of the Cross. Its color is topaz yellow, and it culminates Aug. 28th.