Caroline E. Furness

“ This month we have chosen to show you that part of the sky where the planet Venus is located.
In a telescope, Venus shows phases similar to those of the moon. Venus is the bright star which has been visible in the southwest ever since last November. It has been moving farther and farther away from the sun toward the east. At the same time it has steadily grown brighter, and during the month of March, it will be at its greatest brilliancy. It is so bright that, if you are in a dark room into which it is shining, you can see that it casts a shadow. ”

“ The stars near it form the square of Pegasus, which you will see standing up on one corner, with one side nearly pointing at Venus. Pegasus is the winged horse, the square is its body, and the triangle of stars forms its head. ”

“ The group of stars close together on the right is called the Pleiades. Six stars can easily be seen
MAP OF TAURUS, THE BULL. in this group, but, on a very clear night, four more can be seen if you have good eyesight. Directly underneath the Pleiades can be seen the planet Saturn. ”