NAMES OF STARS FROM THE PERIOD OF THE VEDAS
Figure 8 shows the 30 degree square of Vrishchika Raashi in which Anooraadha, Jyeshta and Moola Nakshatra choices are to be made. Anooradha is considered to be a mansion of four stars

The following table lists the stars, which qualify as Anooradha Nakshatra from brightness point of view, location with reference to moon traverse band, and distance from previous Nakshatra.
Nakshatra |
No. |
SAO |
HD |
Bayer |
Bright |
Arab/Other |
Anooradha |
4 |
84014 |
143275 |
7 d Sco |
+2.3 |
Dschubba |
|
|
159862 |
144217 |
8b1 Sco |
+2.63 |
- |
|
|
183987 |
143018 |
6 p Sco |
+2.9 |
- |
|
|
184123 |
144470 |
8 w1 Sco |
+3.97 |
- |
If a single star has to be identified as Anooraadha then the best candidate is 7d-Sco/SAO 184014/HD 143275. Anooraadha is 1 hour 10 minutes or 17 degrees (E-W) away from Vishaaka. Anooradha is also called Dschubba by Arabs.
Jyeshta is considered to be a lunar mansion of 3 stars. The following table lists the stars, which qualify as Jyeshta Nakshatra from brightness point of view, location with reference to moon traverse band, and distance from previous Nakshatra.
Nakshatra |
No. |
SAO |
HD |
Bayer |
Bright |
Arab/Other |
Jyeshta |
3 |
184415 |
148478 |
21 a Sco |
+1.08 |
Antares |
|
|
184336 |
147165 |
20 s Sco |
+2.88 |
- |
|
|
184481 |
149438 |
23 g Sco |
+2.83 |
- |
If a single star has to be identified as Jyeshta, then the best candidate is 21 a Sco/SAO 184415/HD 148478. Jyeshta is 30 minutes or 8 degrees (E-W) away from Anooraadha. The brightness of Jyeshta is a high +1.08.
In the Raashi Nakshatra translation, 1/4 of Vishaaka, whole of Anooraadha and whole of Jyeshta are considered as Vrishchika.
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