Canis Minor

Little Dog constellation

Canis Minor (CMi) covers 183 square degrees of sky, making it number 71 of 88 by size. Its brightest star is Procyon. It is highest in the evening sky around February.

Latin nameCanis Minor
AbbreviationCMi
Area183 square degrees · No. 71 of 88 by size
Brightest starProcyon
Best evening viewsFebruary
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