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TABLE OP  COMETS  OF  THE GREATEST  HEIGHT  IN  THE A^/niF.B.^Continued.
 

ALBERUNTS INDIA.
 

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Svetaketu.
 

South.
 

It appears at the beginning of night
and is visible during seven days. Its
tail extends over one-third of heaven.
It is green and passes from the right
side to the left.
 

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When  these   two   comets   shine   and
lighten, they bode health and wealth.
If the time of their appearance ex¬
ceeds seven days, two-thirds of the
affairs of men and of their lives are
ruined.   The sword is drawn, revolu¬
tions prevail, and there will be mis¬
fortune during ten years.
 

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Ka.
 

West.
 

It appears in the first half of night, its
flame is like scattered peas, and re¬
mains visible during seven days.
 

Ras'miketu (?)
 

The Pleiades.
 

It has the colour of smoke.
 

It ruins all human affairs and creates
numerous revolutions.
 

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Dhruvaketu (?)
 

Appears be¬
tween heaven
and earth
wherever it
likes.
 

It has a big body, it has many sides (?)
and colours, and is bright flashing.
 

It bodes health and peace.
 


 

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