The size of the disk represents the median magnitude of the star. Stars with a proper motion greater than 0.2 arsec per year are all plotted with an arrow attached which shows the direction of motion and how far the star will travel in 1000 years. If the components of a double or multiple system are more than 30 arsec apart then they are plotted individually with overlapping disks. If the separation is less than 30 arcsec then one disk, whose size represents the combined light of the system is plotted at the position of the brighter member. A line jutting from this disk indicates the location of the companion.
Dark nebulae follow the same notation except that the lines are dashed.
Planetary nebulae are represented by a circle with protruding spikes. Open clusters are indicated by a dashed open circle whose size represents the approximate visual extent of the cluster. A solid line circle and cross represents a globular cluster. The approximate extent and orientation of galaxies are indicated by these symbols. An open centered cross is used to mark the location of quasars and some high-energy galactic sources.