Canis Minor
Constellation

List of stars in Canis Minor
Abbreviation CMi
Genitive Canis Minoris
Pronunciation /ˌknɨs ˈmnər/, genitive /ˈknɨs mɨˈnɒrɨs/
Symbolism the lesser Dog
Right ascension 8 h
Declination +5°
Quadrant NQ2
Area 183 sq. deg. (71st)
Main stars 2
Bayer/Flamsteed
stars
14
Stars with planets 0
Stars brighter than 3.00m 2
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) 4
Brightest star Procyon (α CMi) (0.38m)
Nearest star Procyon (α CMi)
(11.41 ly, 3.50 pc)
Messier objects 0
Meteor showers Canis-Minorids
Bordering
constellations
Monoceros
Gemini
Cancer
Hydra
Visible at latitudes between +90° and −75°.
Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of March.

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