A Field Book of the Stars

by William Tyler Olcott

Situated in the left elbow of Cassiopeia. This star name is also given to μ Cassiopeiæ.

Marfic (mär´-fik), λ Ophiuchi, "the elbow."

Situated in the left elbow of the Serpent Bearer. Yellowish white in color.

Marfik (mär´ fik), or Marsic, κ Herculis, "the elbow."

Situated in the right elbow of Hercules. Light yellow in color.

Mar´-kab (mär´kab), α Pegasi, Arab word for "saddle". Century Dictionary gives "a wagon" or "chariot."

Situated in the base of the Horse's neck. It is a white star which is receding from the earth at the rate of three quarters of a mile a second. It culminates Nov. 3d.

Markeb, κ Argus.

Situated in the stern of the Ship. It culminates Mar. 25th.

Marsym, λ Herculis, "the wrist."