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minute stars included in the cluster is no greater than that in the surrounding regions, and that the lesser number in the region is to be regarded as accidental.
Fig. 2. Rifts in the Milky Way, Photographed by Barnard.
Coma Berenices.—This cluster, which may be seen east, south or west of the zenith on a spring or summer evening, contains seven stars visible to the naked eye, each of the fifth magnitude. It may be considered as comprised within the limits 12h. 13m. and 12h. 25m. of R. A.,
