The Fixed Stars

Theta Herculis

Unnamed, known by its Bayer letter. It stands at about 29° Sagittarius (tropical).

The bent knee of the kneeler, halfway to the Dragon.

Theta lies on the leg that runs from the Keystone's northern corner out toward the head of Draco. The old figure kneels with this leg folded beneath him, mid-labor, unfinished. Little traditional lore attaches to this star.

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