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Rural School Leaflet. 



HOW TO BEGIN THE STUDY OF THE STARS 



The way to begin star study is to become acquainted first with the 

 stars that are near the North or Pole Star; and after these are learned 

 study those lying beyond. 



The Big Dipper, or The Great Bear. — First of all learn to know the Big 

 Dipper and its relations to the Pole Star. A line drawn through the 





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two stars that make the outer side of the bowl of the Dipper, if 

 extended, reaches the Pole Star (See Diagram). Note the number of 

 stars in the Dipper. 



The Little Dipper, or The Little Bear. — The first thing to note in this 

 constellation are the two bright stars which make the outer edge of the 

 bowl of the Dipper. These are sometimes called "the guards" to the 

 Pole Star. Note that at the end of. the handle is the North Star, and that 

 the other stars which make the Dipper are not so bright (See Diagram). 



