Astronomy for the use of schools and academies (1882)
Gillet, J. A. (Joseph Anthony), 1837-1908, Rolfe, W. J. (William James), 1827-1910 · New York : Potter, Ainsworth, & Co. · leaf 365
n in Fig, 380, Vega, also of the first magnitude, is the 338 ASTRONOMY. principal star of Lyra, or the Lyre, Between these two stars,and a little farther to the north, are several stars arranged inthe form of an immense cross. The bright star at the headof this cross is called Deneb. The cross lies… … Fig. 380. Coffin. These four stars are the chief stars of Delphinus, orthe Dolphin. These four constellations are shown together inFig. 381. The Swan is visible from June to December, in theevening. 334. Virgo. — A line drawn from Alpha to Gamma of theDipper, and prolonged with a slight bend at…
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