I wondered if Richard Hinckley Allen's "Star Names Their Lore and Meaning" might have a reference but I found none through a Google search of a site that includes the entire text of his book. My own copy is still in a box somewhere... Kim -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Rob Ratkowski Photography Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2008 3:04 PM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Star of the Orient Aloha I was watching a program yesterday about 'traders' that included the Taureg of N. Africa. An old trader said he used the 'Star of the Orient' as his guide, I looked at the Googled lists but nothing is named that way. anyone know what star that might be?? The Star of the Orient ???? Aloha Rob _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://gallery.utahastronomy.com Visit the Wiki: http://www.utahastronomy.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.5.6/1575 - Release Date: 7/26/2008 4:18 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.5.6/1577 - Release Date: 7/28/2008 6:55 AM