Canis Minor is one of the 48 ancient constellations recorded by Ptolemy.
Historical Map of Canis Minor
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Modern Map of Canis Minor
Wikimedia Commons map by IAU and Sky & Telescope magazine (Roger Sinnott & Rick Fienberg)
Constellations Bordering Canis Minor
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Stars in Canis Minor
Stars that have common names often have multiple names, so the common names shown (if any) cannot be considered authoritative. Right ascension and declination are given in 2000.0 coordinates.
α CMi (Procyon)
β CMi
γ CMi
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