A Field Book of the Stars

by William Tyler Olcott

Situated in the face of the Giant Hunter. Pale white in color.

Mekbuda (mek-bū´-dā), ζ Geminorum, "the contracted (arm)."

Situated in the left knee of Pollux. Pale topaz in color.

Menkalinan (men-ka-lē-nan´ or Men-kal´-i-nan), β Aurigæ, "the shoulder of the rein-holder or driver."

Situated in the right arm of the Charioteer. A lucid yellow star which is receding from the earth at the rate of seventeen miles per second. It culminates Jan. 29th. This star was one of the first discovered and most remarkable "spectroscopic binaries."

Menkar (men´kär), α Oeti, "the nose, or snout."

Situated in the nose of Cetus. Bright orange in color. It culminates Dec. 21st. Sometimes written Menkab.

Menkib, ξ Persei, "the shoulder."

Situated in the calf of the right leg of Perseus.

Merak (mē´rak), β Ursæ Majoris, "the loin of the bear."