Star lore
Canis Minor
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Canis Minor is a small equatorial constellation representing the lesser dog and marked chiefly by Procyon and Gomeisa.
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- Constellations & Star Lore
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- Canes Venatici, Canis Major, Capricornus Constellation, Carina
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The story behind Canis Minor
Canis Minor appeared in Ptolemy's catalogue and has traditionally accompanied Orion with Canis Major.
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Why Canis Minor matters
Procyon completes the Winter Triangle with Sirius and Betelgeuse, giving the tiny constellation outsized navigational value.
Canis Minor in practice: an example
Once Procyon is found, Gomeisa supplies the second principal point in the constellation's simple line.
Where readings of Canis Minor go wrong
Most of Canis Minor's area is not represented by the familiar two-star stick figure.
Sources and editorial method
Research references used for this entry include:
- International Astronomical Union: The Constellations - Official names, abbreviations, and boundaries for the 88 modern constellations.
- NASA Space Place: What Are Constellations? - NASA introduction to constellation regions, patterns, visibility, and seasonal sky changes.
- Source
- The Great Almanac Dictionary
- Category
- Constellations & Star Lore
- Last updated
- 2026-09-26
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Common questions
What is Canis Minor?
Canis Minor is a small equatorial constellation representing the lesser dog and marked chiefly by Procyon and Gomeisa.
What do people get wrong about Canis Minor?
Most of Canis Minor's area is not represented by the familiar two-star stick figure.
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