Situated in the upper part of the Archer's left arm. It culminates Aug. 17th.
Phad, Phec´-da, or Phaed (fā´-ed), γ Ursæ Majoris, "the thigh" (of the bear).
Topaz yellow in color. It is approaching the earth at the rate of sixteen miles per second. It culminates May 4th.
Phaet or Phact, α Columbæ.
Situated in the heart of the Dove. It culminates Jan. 26th.
Pherkad (fer´-kad), γ Ursæ Minoris, "the calf."
Situated in the right fore leg of the Little Bear.
Po-lá-ris, α Ursæ Minoris, "the pole star."
Situated in the tip of the Little Bear's tail. Topaz yellow in color. It is receding from the earth at the rate of sixteen miles per second.
Pol´-lux, β Geminorum, Ovid's "Pugil," the pugilist of the two brothers.