Muphrid
(mū'-frid), (η) Boötis, "the solitary star of the lancer."
Situated in the calf of the left leg of the Herdsman. Pale yellow in color. It culminates June 4th.
Murzim or Mirzam (mer-zām'), (β) Canis Majoris, "the announcer" or "the roarer."
Situated in the Greater Dog's left fore paw. A white star culminating Feb. 5th.
Muscida, (ο) Ursæ Majoris, "the muzzle."
Situated in the nose of the Great Bear.
Nekkar, or Nakkar (nak'-kār), (β) Boötis, "the herdsman," the Arab name for the whole constellation.
Situated in the head of Boötes. A golden yellow star which culminates June 20th.
Naos
(nā'-os), (ζ) Argus, "the ship."
Situated in the stern of the Ship. It culminates Mar. 3d.
Nashira, (γ) Capricorni, "the fortunate one, or the bringer of good tidings."
Situated in the tail of the Sea-Goat. It culminates Oct. 3d.
Nihal, (β) Leporis.
Situated in the right foot of the Hare.
Deep yellow in color. It culminates Jan. 23d.
Nodus Secundus, (δ) Draconis, "the second of the four knots or convolutions."
Deep yellow in color. It culminates Aug. 24th.
Nunki, (σ) Sagittarii, "the star of the proclamation of the sea,"
or Sadira (sad'-ē'-ra) "the ostrich returning from the water. "
