comparative Brightness of the Stars. 341 
14. “ Sept. 4, 1798, The time of this star is marked doubtful 
“ by Flamsteed, page 214 ; but it seems to be in the situation 
“ where the British catalogue places it/ 
15 Is lost. Flamsteed observed it Jan. 17, 1693, page 
386; but it is not to be seen in the place pointed out by that 
observation. See Bode’s Ast. Jahr-Buch for 3794, page 97. 
39 Does not exist. There is an observation in page 185, 
which has produced this star, but it belongs to 38 ; for the star 
is lettered t, and a memorandum says, “ Post transitum.” See 
also Bode’s Ast. Jahr-Buch for 3788, page 172. 
24 “ Sept. 4, 1798. The place of this star in the British 
" catalogue wants a correction of + 56' in PD, and — 45' 
« in RA.” 
2 6 Is a periodical star. It has been noticed in the last cen- 
tury as subject to change, by Montanari and Maraldi ; 
but its being periodical was discovered by Mr. Goodricke, 
in 3783, who fixed the time of its change at 2 days 20 hours 
48' 56". See Phil. Trans. Vol. LXXIV. page 287. I have 
seen it when brightest, “ 6 Arietis , 2 6- 23”, and when most 
diminished, “ 2 6 , 25”. 
38. “ Sept. 5, 1798, The British catalogue requires nearly 
“ -j- 2 ° in RA, and — 3 3' in PD ; at least there is no other 
“ star that can be taken for it.” 
42 “ Sept. 4, 1798, The British catalogue requires a cor- 
“ rection of -f- 33 in PD.” 
Notes to Sextans , 
1 Is 10 Leonis. 
to Is 25 Leonis. 
