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And their Meanings
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Tania Borealis, (λ) Ursæ Majoris.

Tania Australis, (μ) Ursæ Majoris, a red star.
These stars are situated in the right hind foot of the Great Bear, The former star culminates Apr. 8th.

Tarazed
(tar'-a-zed), (γ) Aquilæ, "the soaring falcon," part of the Persian title for the constellation.
Situated in the body of the Eagle. A pale orange star, culminating Aug. 31st.

Tegmeni, (ζ) Cancri, "in the covering."
A yellow-colored star.

Thu'-ban
or
(thö-ban'), (α) Draconis, "the dragon," the Arab title for the constellation.
Situated in one of the Dragon's coils. It is pale yellow in color, and culminates June 7th.

Unuk al Hay
or
Unukalhai (ū'-nuk-al-hā'-i) , (α) Serpentis, "the neck of the snake."
A pale yellow star which is receding from the earth at the rate of fourteen miles a second. It culminates July 28th.

Vë'ga, or Wega, (α) Lyræ, "falling," i.e., the falling bird, "the harp star."
A beautiful pale star sapphire in color. It is approaching the earth at the rate of nine miles a second. It culminates Aug. 12th.

Vindemiatrix, (ε) Virginis, "the vintager or grape gatherer."
Situated in the Virgin's right arm. A bright yellow star culminating May 22d.

Wasat
(wä'-sat), (δ) Geminorum, "the middle."
Situated in the body of Pollux. Pale white in color. It culminates Feb. 19th.