Cancer (kan´-ser)—the Crab. (face West.)
Location.—Cancer lies between Gemini and Leo. A line drawn from Nath in Auriga to Pollux in Gemini, and prolonged about 15°, ends in Præsepe, the Manger, the great star cluster in Cancer, which is also called "The Bee Hive." It contains 300 stars. The stars γ and δ are called the Aselli—the ass's colts feeding from the silver manger.
The star β lies about 10° northeast of Procyon. Acubens, α lies on the same l
An imaginary line from Capella through Pollux will point out Acubens. Close to it are two faint stars. The Bee Hive lies within an irregular square formed by γ, δ, η, and θ, and looks like a nebula to the naked eye.
In June, 1895, all the planets except Neptune were in this quarter of the heavens, and Halley's comet was in this constellation on its first appearance in 1531.
The dimness of γ and δ is an infallible precursor of rain, and if the Bee Hive is not visible in a clear sky, it is a presage of a violent storm.
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andromeda (an-drom´-e-dä)—the Chained Lady.
<p>Location.—The star α Alpheratz is at the northeastern corner of the great square of Pegasus, one of the stellar landmarks.</p> <p>Running east from α, at almost equal distances, are four other stars, two of which are of the second... aquarius (a-kwā´ri-us)—the Water Carrier. (face Southwest.)
<p>Location.—A line drawn from β Pegasi to α of the same constellation, and prolonged as far again, ends just east of the so-called water jar of Aquarius, which is formed by a group of four stars in the form of a "Y," as ind... aquila (ak´-wi-lä)—the Eagle, And Antinoüs. (face Southeast.)
<p>Location.—Half-way up the sky in the Milky Way, you will see three stars in a line, the middle one much brighter than the other two. This bright star is Altair, in Aquila. It forms with Vega and Deneb an isosceles triangle. Altair is at the a... argo Navis (är´-go Nā´-vis)—the Ship Argo. (face South.)
<p>Location.—Argo is situated southeast of Canis Major. If a line joining Betelgeuze and Sirius be prolonged 18° southeast, it will point out Naos, a star of the second magnitude in the rowlock of the Ship. This star is in the southeast corn... aries (ā´-ri-ēz)—the Ram. (face Southeast.)
<p>Location.—The star α in Aries, known as Hamal, and sometimes as Arietis, a star of the second magnitude, is about 7° south of α Trianguli. A line drawn from the Pole Star to γ Andromedæ, and prolonged about 20°... auriga (â-ri´-ga)—the Charioteer. (face Northwest.)
<p>Location.—A line drawn from δ to α Ursæ Majoris, and prolonged about 45°, ends near the bright Capella, in Auriga, a star of the first magnitude, and one of the most brilliant in the heavens. It is unmistakable, having n... boötes (bō-ō´tēz)—the Herdsman, Or Bear Driver. (face West.)
<p>Location.—Boötes lies just west of the Crown, and east of Cor Caroli. It may be easily distinguished by the position and splendor of its principal star, Arcturus, which shines with a golden yellow lustre. It is about 35° east of Dene... cancer (kan´-ser)—the Crab. (face West.)
<p>Location.—Cancer lies between Gemini and Leo. A line drawn from Nath in Auriga to Pollux in Gemini, and prolonged about 15°, ends in Præsepe, the Manger, the great star cluster in Cancer, which is also called "The Bee Hive.&quo... canes Venatici (kā´-nēz Ve-nat´-i-cī)—the Hunting Dogs. (face Northwest.)
<p>Location.—Cor Caroli, the bright star in this constellation, when on the meridian is about 17° south of ε Ursæ Majoris. A line drawn from η Ursæ Majoris, through Berenice's Hair, to Denebola, in Leo, passes through... canis Major (kā´-nis Mā-jor)—the Greater Dog. (face South.)
<p>Location.—The three stars in Orion's girdle point southeast to Sirius, the dog star, in Canis Major, the most brilliant star in the heavens. It was connected in the minds of the Egyptians with the rising of the Nile, and is receding from the ... canis Minor (kā´-nis Mī´-nor)—the Lesser Dog. (face West.)
<p>Location.—Procyon, the Little Dog Star, lies about 23° south of Pollux, in Gemini. A line drawn from Nath, in Auriga, to Alhena, in Gemini, and prolonged about 18°, reaches Procyon.</p> <p>Procyon is equidistant from Betelgeuze in Ori... capricornus (kap-ri-kôr´-nus)—the Sea Goat. (face Southwest.)
<p>Location.—A line drawn from α Pegasi through ζ and θ in the same constellation, and projected about 25°, strikes α and β in Capricornus.</p> <p>This constellation contains three principal stars—α an... cassiopeia (kas-i-ō-pē´-ya)—the Lady In The Chair. (face North.)
<p>Location.—A line drawn from δ Ursæ Majoris, through Polaris, strikes α Cassiopeiæ. It is situated the same distance from Polaris as Ursa Major, and about midway between Polaris and the zenith in the Milky Way. Cassiope... cepheus (sē´-fūs) (face North.)
<p>Location.—A line drawn from α to β Cassiopeiæ and prolonged about 18° strikes α Cephei. The nearest bright star west of Polaris is γ Cephei. Cepheus is an inconspicuous constellation, lying partly in the Milky ... cetus (sē´-tus)—the Whale. (face Southeast.)
<p>Location.—A line drawn from Polaris, to δ Cassiopeiæ, and prolonged two and one third times its original length, reaches the centre of this constellation.</p> <p>It lies just below Aries and the Triangle, and resembles the figure ... columba Noachi (co-lum´-bä Nō-ä´-ki)—noah's Dove. (face South.)
<p>Location.—Columba is situated just south of Lepus. A line drawn from Rigel, in Orion, to β Leporis, and prolonged as far again, ends near α and β, the two brightest stars in Columba.</p> <p>A line drawn from the easternmost st... coma Berenices (kō´-ma Ber-e-ni´-sez)—berenice's Hair.
<p>Location.—A line drawn from Regulus to Zosma, in Leo, and prolonged an equal distance, strikes this fine cluster, which is 18° northeast of Zosma, δ Leonis.</p> <p>The group lies well within a triangle formed by Denebola, Arcturus, ... corona Borealis (kō-rō´nä Bō-rē-a´-lis)—the Northern Crown.
<p>Location.—A line drawn from α Cygni, to α Lyræ, and projected a little over 40°, terminates in the Crown, which lies between Hercules and Boötes, and just above the diamond-shaped group of stars in the head of the S... corvus (kôr´-vus)—the Crow. (face South.)
<p>Location.—A line drawn from the Bee Hive, in Cancer, through Regulus, in Leo, and prolonged about 40°, ends near the conspicuous quadrilateral which distinguishes Corvus. The brightest star in this region of the sky is Spica, in Virgo. It... crater (krā´-ter)—the Cup. (face South.)
<p>Location.—Crater is situated 15° west of Corvus, and due south of θ Leonis. It is easily distinguished by reason of a beautiful and very striking semicircle of six stars of the fourth magnitude, forming the bowl of the cup.</p> <p>... cygnus (sig´-nus)—the Swan, Or The Northern Cross.
<p>Location.—Deneb, the brightest star in Cygnus, is at the top of the cross, and a little over 20° east of Vega. It forms a triangle with Vega and Altair in Aquila—Altair being at the apex, about 35° from Deneb and Vega.</p> <p>&... delphinus (del-fi´-nus)—the Dolphin, Or Job's Coffin. (face Southeast.)
<p>Location.—The little cluster of five stars forming Delphinus is to be seen about 10° northeast of Altair, and, though there are no bright stars in the group, it can hardly escape notice. A line drawn from Vega to Albireo, and prolonged ab... draco (drā´-ko)—the Dragon. (face North.)
<p>Location.—About 10° from α Ursæ Majoris—from α to δ is 10°—slightly south of, that is above, the line from α to Polaris, is Giansar, λ in the tip of the Dragon's tail. Above λ, an... eridanus (ē-rid´-a-nus)—or The River Po. (face Southwest.)
<p>Location.—Three degrees north and 2° west of Rigel, in Orion, lies β Eridani, the source of the River. Thence it flows west till it reaches π Ceti, then drops south 5°, thence east southeast, its total length being about 130&d... gemini (jem´-i-ni)—the Twins. (face West.)
<p>Location.—A line drawn from β to κ Ursæ Majoris and prolonged an equal distance ends near Castor, in Gemini. Gemini is characterized by two nearly parallel rows of stars. The northern row if extended would reach Taurus, the s... hercules (her´-kū-lēz)—the Kneeler.
<p>Location.—A line drawn from either Vega, in Lyra, or Altair, in Aquila, to Gemma, in Corona Borealis, passes through this constellation. The left foot of Hercules rests on the head of Draco, on the north, and his head nearly touches the head ... hydra (hi´-dra)—the Sea-serpent. (face South And Southwest.)
<p>Location.—The head of Hydra, a striking and beautiful arrangement of stars, lies just below the Bee Hive, in Cancer, 6° south of Acubens in that constellation, and forms a rhomboidal figure of five stars.</p> <p>Hydra is about 100° in... leo (le´o)—the Lion. (face South.)
<p>Location.—A line drawn from Pollux, in Gemini, to γ in Cancer, and prolonged about 12°, strikes Regulus, the brilliant star in the heart of the Lion. Regulus lies about 9° east of Acubens, in Cancer, and about 12° northeast ... lepus (lē´-pus)—the Hare. (face South.)
<p>Location.—Lepus crouches under Orion's feet. Four stars in the constellation form an irregular and conspicuous quadrilateral.</p> <p>γ is a beautiful double of a greenish hue.</p> <p>Four or five degrees south of Rigel are four faint st... libra (lī´-bra)—the Scales. (face Southwest.)
<p>Location.—Libra is one of the signs of the zodiac, and lies between Virgo and Scorpius. Its two chief stars, α and β, may be recognized west of and above the head of the Scorpion.</p> <p>The star ι Libræ is about 20°... lyra (lī´-ra)—the Lyre.
<p>Location.—Lyra may be easily distinguished because of the brilliant Vega, its brightest star, which is situated about 12° southwest of the Dragon's head. It is unmistakable, as it is the brightest star in this region of the heavens, and t...