A Field Book of the Stars

by William Tyler Olcott

Al Nasl (al-nas´l), or Elnasl (el-nas´-l), γ Sagittarii, "the point head of the arrow."

Situated in the arrow's tip. It is yellow in color, and culminates Aug. 4th. This star sometimes called Nushaba and Warida.

Al Nath, or Nath γ Aurigæ, and β Tauri, "the heel of the rein-holder," the "butter" i.e. the "horn."

Situated in the right foot of the Charioteer, and the tip of the northern horn of the Bull. Brilliant white in color, and culminates Dec. 11th.

Alnilam (al-ni-lam´), ε Orionis, "a belt of spheres or pearls."

Situated in Orion's belt. It is bright white in color, and is receding from the earth at the rate of sixteen miles per second. It culminates Jan. 25th.

Alnitak (al-ni-tak´), ζ Orionis, "the girdle."

Situated in Orion's belt. Topaz yellow in color. It is receding from the earth at the rate of nine miles per second, and culminates Jan. 26th.

Al-Niyat, σ Scorpii, "the outworks of the heart."

Situated near the Scorpion's heart. It is creamy white in color.