Cursa (Ker´ sa), β Eridani, "the footstool of the central one," or "the chair or throne."
Situated about at the source of the river near Orion. Topaz yellow in color, and culminates January 13th. This star is also known as Dhalim (Tha´lim) ("the ostrich").
Dabih (dä´-be), β Capricorni, "the lucky one of the slaughterers," or "the slayer's lucky star."
Situated in the head of the Sea-Goat. It is an orange-colored star, and culminates Sept. 10th.
Dē´-neb, or Arided (ar´-i-ded), α Cygni, "the hen's tail," "the hindmost."
Situated in the tail of the Swan, and at the top of the Cross. Brilliant white in color. It is approaching the earth at the rate of thirty-six miles per second. It culminates Sept. 16th.
Deneb al okab (den´-eb al-ō-kâb), ε and ζ Aquilæ, "the eagle's tail."
Deneb algedi (den´-eb al´-jē-dē), δ Capricorni, "the tail of the goat."
Situated in the tail of the Sea-Goat.
Deneb al shemali (den´-eb-al-she-mä-le), ι Ceti