A Field Book of the Stars

by William Tyler Olcott

Alderamin (Al-der-am´-in), α Cephei "the right arm." It now marks the shoulder of Cepheus.

White in color. It culminates Sept. 27th.

Aldhafera, ζ Leonis.

Situated in the "Sickle," and the neck of the Lion. It culminates April 8th.

Alfirk (al-ferk´), or Alphirk, "stars of the flock," β Cephei.

The Arab name for the constellation. Situated in the girdle of Cepheus. White in color. It culminates Oct. 2d.

Algeiba (al-jē´-bä), γ Leonis, "the mane."

Situated in the "Sickle," and the shoulder of the Lion. It is approaching the earth at the rate of twenty-four miles per second, and culminates April 9th.

Al´-ge-nib, γ Pegasi, "the wing," possibly the "flank" or "side."

Situated in the wing of the Horse. White in color, and culminates Nov. 14th.