Two stars in the constellation are named Asellus Borealis and Asellus Australis, Latin names meaning the ‘northern ass' and ‘southern ass', and they have their own legend.
"Donkeys" of Bootes near the handle of the Big Dipper, Asellus Primus, Secundus, and Tertius, or Theta, Iota, and Kappa Boo, which likewise have nothing to do with the Herdsman.) To the brighter of the two, fourth magnitude (3.94) Asellus Australis ...
It is an orange giant that also goes by the name Asellus Australis, or "southern donkey colt.
Their names are Asellus Borealis and Asellus Australis, meaning the "Northern & Southern Donkeys." The northern donkey is the star at top. The ancient name for this cluster, Praesepe, means "manger" or "crib." ...
Main named stars in Cancer: (Greek alphabet)
Acubens (α Cnc), Altarf (Tarf, β Cnc), Asellus Australis (δ Cnc), Asellus Borealis (γ Cnc).
Adjoining constellations: Canis Minor, Hydra, Gemini, Leo, Lynx ...
Acubens (Alpha Cnc)
Altarf (Beta Cnc)
Asellus Borealis (Gamma Cnc)
Asellus Australis (Delta Cnc)
Tegmen (Zeta 1 Cnc) ...
The head of the crab contains two stars named Asellus Borealis and Asellus Australis, whose names mean Northern and Southern Ass. These stars were believed to be the two asses that Dionysus and Silenus rode on during the battle against the Titans.
Brightest Stars: Acubens, Altarf, Asellus Borealis, Asellus Australis, Tegmen.
Asellus Australis Delta Cancri
Asellus Borealis Gamma Cancri
Asellus Primus Theta Bootis
Asellus Secundus Iota Bootis
Asellus Tertius Kappa Bootis
Ashlesha Epsilon Hydrae
Askella Zeta Sagittarii
Aspidiske Iota Carinae
Asterion Beta Canum Venaticorum ...
 See also: Constellation, Cancer, Star, Asellus Borealis, Sky
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