canis minor

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Noun canis minor has 1 sense

Canis Minor, Little Dog - a constellation east of Orion; contains Procyon
--₁ is a kind of constellation
--₁ has members: Procyon

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Canis Minor

Description:

Canis Minor is a constellation located in the northern celestial hemisphere. It is one of the 88 modern constellations and is visible in both the northern and southern hemispheres. Canis Minor is known for its prominent star Procyon, which is the eighth brightest star in the night sky.

Sample sentences:

Canis Minor is often referred to as the "Little Dog" due to its shape resembling a small dog or puppy.
Procyon, the brightest star in Canis Minor, serves as a useful navigational marker for astronomers.
During summer nights, Canis Minor can be seen in the southeastern sky, following the celestial movements.
Legend has it that Canis Minor was once a hunting dog belonging to Orion, the mighty hunter.

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