A Field Book of the Stars

by William Tyler Olcott

It is white in color, and culminates Nov. 11th.

Cas´-tor, α Geminorum, "the horseman of the twins."

Its color is bright white, and it culminates Feb. 23d. Situated in the head of Castor. The Century Dictionary gives the color as greenish.

Cheleb, β Ophiuchi, also Ceb´elrái from kelb, the shepherd's dog.

Situated in the head of the Serpent. It is a yellow star, and culminates Aug. 30th.

Chort (chôrt), θ Leonis.

Situated in the hind quarters of the Lion. It culminates April 24th. The Century Dictionary has θ Centauri for this star.

Cor Caroli (kôr kar´-ō-lī), α Can. Ven., "the heart of Charles II."

It is flushed white in color, and culminates May 20th. A yellowish star according to the Century Dictionary.

Cujam, ω Herculis. Word used by Horace for the club of Hercules.