Canis Minor

Constellations

Canis Minor

The Lesser Dog

Canis Minor is a small constellation in the northern celestial hemisphere. Its name is Latin for "Lesser Dog," in contrast to Canis Major, the "Greater Dog."
Canis Minor's main star, Procyon is the eighth-brightest star in the night sky.

This section describes the constellation as it is seen in the night sky.

For myth and star lore about Canis Minor, click here.

Canis Minor in the Night Sky

Star maps based on map provided by Sea & Sky

The stars of Canis Minor

Number Desig-
nation Name
Number Desig-
nation Name
1 α Procyon
3 γ Gamma Canis Minoris
2 β Gomeisa
4 ε Epsilon Canis Minoris

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