The Fixed Stars

Hassaleh

Iota Aurigae, Hassaleh

Uncertain in meaning. It stands at about 15° Gemini (tropical).

An orange ember low in the Charioteer, near the foot.

Iota Aurigae, Hassaleh, sits low in the Charioteer near the foot, an orange giant of the third magnitude. The name is of uncertain derivation. Little traditional astrological lore attaches to it beyond its place in the figure.

Little traditional lore attaches to this star; its interest is its place in the figure.