A greenish white star which is approaching the earth at the rate of eighteen miles per second. It culminates Apr. 20th. The southern of the two "pointers."
Mesartim (mē-sär´tim), γ Arietis, the Hebrew word for "minister."
Situated in the Ram's left horn. Bright white in color.
Mintaka (min´ta-kä), δ Orionis, "the belt (of the giant)."
One of the three stars in Orion's belt. A brilliant white star with very little motion. It culminates Jan. 24th.
Mī´-ra (mī´ra or mē´ra), ο Ceti.
Situated in the neck of Cetus. A famous variable, flushed yellow in color. It culminates Dec. 15th.
Mī´rach, or Mirak (mī´rak or mē´rak), β Andromedæ, "the girdle," or "the loins."
A yellow star culminating Nov. 28th.
Mīzar (mīzär or mē´zär), ζ Ursæ Majoris, "a girdle or apron."