Birds are flight, vertebrates that have conquered the domain of
air. We have always sought to fly like them. They may even be
living descendants of the dinosaurs. Despite the derogatory label
“bird-brained”, many Birds (especially parrots) are quite intelligent.
Of the vertebrates, only Birds, a few monkeys, and humans can see color,
and so enjoy a richer consciousness.
11 stars – all from Perseus.
Right Ascension = 03h18m
Declination = + 47.7 degrees
Alpha Perseus, Algenib, magnitude 1.80, is the center of the Bird’s
back. Beta Perseus, Algol, the Demon Star, is the bright star on
the Bird’s southwestern wing. The Demon Star earned its name by blinking
every 2.87 days, varying in magnitude from 2.06 to 3.28.
Copyright © 2004-2009, Joseph Schreiner
