Alschain
(al-shān'), (β) Aquilæ, part of the Arab name for the constellation.
Situated in the head of Antinoüs. Pale orange in color, and culminates Sept. 3d.
Al Shat, (ν) Capricorni, "the sheep."
Al'-tair, or Atair, (α) Aquilæ, "the flying eagle," part of the Arab name for the constellation. Situated in the neck of the Eagle. Yellow in color, and culminates Sept. 1st.
Alterf
(al-terf') (λ.) Leonis, "the glance," i. e. the Lion's eye.
Situated in the Lion's mouth, the point of the Sickle. Red in color.
Aludra, (al-ö'-dra) (η) Canis Majoris, "the virgins." The four stars near each other in Canis Major.
Situated in the Great Dog's tail. Pale red in color, and culminates Feb. 21st.
Alula Borealis, (ν) Ursæ Majoris.
Alula Australis, (ζ) Ursæ„ Majoris„. The "northern and southern wing."
Situated in the Southern hind foot of the Great Bear. The latter star is sometimes called El Acola.
Alya, (θ) Serpentis.
Situated in the tip of the Serpent's tail. Pale yellow in color. It culminates Aug. 18th.
Ancha, (θ) Aquarii, "the hip." Situated in the right hip of Aquarius.
Anilam,
(a-ni-lam') (ε) Orionis, "a belt of spheres or pearls."
Situated in Orion's belt. It is bright white in color, and is receding from the earth at the rate
