A Field Book of the Stars

by William Tyler Olcott

Alsafi σ Draconis.

Alschain (al-shān´), β Aquilæ, part of the Arab name for the constellation.

Situated in the head of Antinoüs. Pale orange in color, and culminates Sept. 3d.

Al Shat, ν Capricorni, "the sheep."

Al´-tair, or Atair, α Aquilæ, "the flying eagle," part of the Arab name for the constellation.

Situated in the neck of the Eagle. Yellow in color, and culminates Sept. 1st.

Alterf (al-terf´), λ Leonis, "the glance," i.e. the Lion's eye.

Situated in the Lion's mouth, the point of the Sickle. Red in color.

Aludra (al-ö´-dra), η Canis Majoris, "the virgins." The four stars near each other in Canis Major.

Situated in the Great Dog's tail. Pale red in color, and culminates Feb. 21st.