A Field Book of the Stars

by William Tyler Olcott

Alula Borealis, ν Ursæ Majoris.

Alula Australis, ζ Ursæ Majoris The "northern and southern wing."

Situated in the Southern hind foot of the Great Bear. The latter star is sometimes called El Acola.

Al´-ya, θ Serpentis.

Situated in the tip of the Serpent's tail. Pale yellow in color. It culminates Aug. 18th.

Ancha, θ Aquarii, "the hip."

Situated in the right hip of Aquarius.

Ant-ār-es, or An-ta´-rez, α Scorpii, "the rival of Mars."

Situated in the heart of the Scorpion. Fiery red and emerald green in color. It culminates July 11th.

Arc-tū-rus, α Boötis, "the leg of the lance-bearer," or "the bear-keeper."