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And their Meanings
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Zuben Elgenubi, (zö-ben-el-jen-ū'-bi) (α) Libræ, "the southern claw" (of the Scorpion).
A pale yellow star culminating June 17th, This star is also called Kiffa Australis.

Zuben Eschamali, (zö-ben-es-she-ma'-li) (β) Libræ, "the northern claw.-"
A pale emerald color, a very unusual color for a star. It is approaching the earth at the rate of six miles a second and culminates June 23d. This star is also known as "Kiffa Borealis."

In the compilation of the foregoing list, the author has been greatly assisted by Allen's "Star Names and their Meanings."