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Canis Minor [Lat.,=lesser dog], small constellation constellation, in common usage, group of stars that appear to form a configuration in the sky; properly speaking, a constellation is a definite region of the sky in which the configuration of stars is contained. ..... Click the link for more information. ying near the celestial equator, E of Orion and NE of Canis Major, the Large Dog. Known as the Small Dog, Canis Minor is traditionally identified as one of Orion's hunting dogs. It contains the bright star Procyon Procyon (prō`sēŏn'), brightest star in the constellation Canis Minor ; Bayer designation α Canis Minoris; 1992 position R. ..... Click the link for more information. . The constellation reaches its highest point in the evening sky in late February. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Over the next few weeks, 2004 JG6 will move through the constellations Cancer and Canis Minor low in the western sky at dusk. |
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Canis Minor
