Canis Major
Constellation

List of stars in Canis Major
Abbreviation CMa
Genitive Canis Majoris
Pronunciation /ˌknɨs ˈmər/, genitive /ˈknɨs məˈɒrɨs/
Symbolism the greater dog
Right ascension 7 h
Declination −20°
Quadrant SQ2
Area 380 sq. deg. (43rd)
Main stars 8
Bayer/Flamsteed
stars
32
Stars with planets 4
Stars brighter than 3.00m 5
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) 1
Brightest star Sirius (α CMa) (−1.46m)
Nearest star Sirius (α CMa)
(8.60 ly, 2.64 pc)
Messier objects 1
Meteor showers None
Bordering
constellations
Monoceros
Lepus
Columba
Puppis
Visible at latitudes between +60° and −90°.
Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of February.

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