A Field Book of the Stars

by William Tyler Olcott

Situated in the left wrist of Hercules. Deep yellow in color.

Matar or Sad (Säd), "a lucky star," or more fully, Sad-Mator, η Pegasi, "the fortunate rain."

Situated in the left fore leg of Pegasus.

Mebusta, Mebsuta (Meb-sö´-ta), or Meboula, ε Geminorum, "the outstretched."

A brilliant white star situated in the right knee of Castor.

Media, or Kaus Media, δ Sagittarii, "middle (of the) bow."

Orange yellow in color. It culminates Aug. 8th.

Mē-gres, or (Mē´-grez), δ Ursæ Majoris, "the root of the bear's tail."

It is a pale yellow star, and culminates May 10th. This star is the faintest of the seven which form the Dipper.

Meissa, λ Orionis.