Constellation | |
![]() List of stars in Canis Minor |
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Abbreviation | CMi |
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Genitive | Canis Minoris |
Pronunciation | /ˌkeɪnɨs ˈmaɪnər/, genitive /ˈkeɪnɨs 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. |