Giberne, Agnes, 1845- [from old catalog] · Cincinnati, National book company · leaf 113
ken together, they point in nearly a straightline to a certain important star in the end of the LittleBears tail, not very distant. This star, important less from its brightness thanfrom its position, lies close to that very spot in theheavens where the celestial North Pole passes. It iscalled the… … CONSTEIXATION OF THE GREAT BEAR. horizon for those in the southern hemisphere. Itshines ever softly and steadily in its fixed position.If you travel further south, the Pole-star sinks down-ward towards the horizon. If you travel furthernorth, the Pole-star rises higher above the horizon.If you were…
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