A Field Book of the Stars

by William Tyler Olcott

Situated in the tail of the Great Bear. Brilliant white in color. It is approaching the earth at the rate of nineteen miles per second. It culminates May 28th.

Muliphen, γ Canis Majoris.

Situated in the neck of the Greater Dog. It culminates Feb. 26th.

Muphrid (mū´-frid), η Boötis, "the solitary star of the lancer."

Situated in the calf of the left leg of the Herdsman. Pale yellow in color. It culminates June 4th.

Murzim or Mirzam (mer-zäm´), β Canis Majoris, "the announcer" or "the roarer."

Situated in the Greater Dog's left fore paw. A white star culminating Feb. 5th.

Muscida, ο Ursæ Majoris, "the muzzle."

Situated in the nose of the Great Bear.

Nekkar, or Nakkar (nak´-kär), β Boötis, "the herdsman," the Arab name for the whole constellation.