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The constellation
Boötes
('the plowman') as depicted in
Urania's Mirror
, a set of constellation cards published in London c. 1825. In his left hand Boötes holds his hunting dogs,
Canes Venatici
. Below them is the constellation
Coma Berenices
, named after the hair of
Berenice II of Egypt
. Above Boötes' head is the now obsolete constellation
Quadrans Muralis
; another obsolete constellation,
Mons Maenalus
, can be seen at his feet.
Illustration:
Sidney Hall
; restoration:
Adam Cuerden
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