HEAVENLY BODIES 



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forty years is required for this light to reach us. This star is almost 

 in the zenith during January and February. 



Cetus, the whale, is a huge sea monster. 



Pisces (pls'ez), the fish, is represented by two fish tied together. 



FIG. 367. The Dipper as an index to the stars/ 



This constellation consists of small stars, and cannot be seen unless the 

 moon is absent. 



Gemini (jem'i-nl), the twins, represent twin brothers, Castor and 

 Pollux, 



