A Field Book of the Stars

by William Tyler Olcott

Homam (ho-mam´), ζ Pegasi, "the lucky star of the hero, or the whisperer."

Situated in the neck of Pegasus. Light yellow in color. It culminates Oct. 22d. The Century Dictionary gives this star name to η Pegasi.

Hyadum I, γ Tauri.

Situated in the Hyades, the nose of the Bull. A yellow star.

Izar (ē-zär), Mirach, or Mizar, ε Boötis, "the girdle."

Pale orange in color. It is approaching the earth at the rate of ten miles per second, and culminates June 16th. A beautiful colored double star.

Jabbah (Jab´-bä), ν Scorpii, "crown of the forehead."

A triple star.

Kaus (kâs), Australis, ε Sagittarii, "the southern part of the bow."

An orange-colored star. It culminates Aug. 8th.