Chapter XI

(4) _Find the_ =North= _by means of other
stars than the Pole Star_ (_which is the North
Star_) _in case that star is obscured by
clouds._

(a) This can be done by finding the constellation of
Cassiopeia, see Chapter I; and also by Pegasus;
Auriga and Orion, as explained in Chapter II.

(5) _Have a general knowledge of the positions and
movements of the Earth, Sun, Moon, and the Planets;
and of tides, eclipses, meteors and comets._

(a) By reading the chapters on the Sun, Planets,
Earth and Moon and

(b) Other things in the sky carefully, you will be
able to pass the requirements named in No. 5.

(6) _Plot on at least two nights per month for six
months the positions of all naked eye planets
visible between sundown and one hour thereafter.
The plot of each planet shall contain at least
three fixed stars with their names or designations;
colors of planets and stars are to be recorded as
observed._

(a) How to plot the position of a planet is fully
explained in the chapter on Planets, but you
should also read the one on The Stars of the
Zodiac, and have a good star map (App. O).