Wesen, (δ) Canis Majoris, "the weight."
A light yellow star in the right side of the Great Dog. It culminates Feb. 17th.
Yed Prior, (δ) Ophiuchi, "the hand." "the star behind or (yed) following."
Deep yellow in color. It culminates July 7th. It is in the left hand of the Serpent Bearer.
Yed Posterior, (ε) Ophiuchi, "the hand."
A red star culminating July 8th.
Yildum, (δ) Ursæ Minoris.
Situated in the tail of the Little Bear. A greenish-hued star culminating Aug. 12th.
Zaniah, (η) Virginis.
Situated in the Virgin's left shoulder.
Zaurak,
(zâ'-rak), (γ) Eridani, "the bright star of the boat."
A yellow star.
Zavijava,
(zav-i-ja'-va), (β) Virginis, "angle or corner," "the retreat or kennel of the barking dog."
Situated in the Virgin's left wing. A pale yellow star culminating May 3d.
Zosma,
(zōs'-ma), (β) Leonis, "a girdle."
Situated at the root of the Lion's tail. A pale yellow star which is approaching the earth at the rate of nine miles a second. It culminates Apr. 24th. This star is also called Duhr, and sometimes Zubra.
Zubenakravi,
(zöben-ak'-ra-vi or -bi), (γ) Scorpii, "the claw of the Scorpion."
A red star.
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