What are facts about Canis Minor?

Answer 1

Canis Major means "great dog". It was discovered by Ptolemy.

It contains Sirius, the dog star.

Sirius is the brightest star in the sky (after the sun).

It has a right ascension of 7h.

It has a declination of -20 degrees.

4 of its stars have planets.

The "dog days of summer" are so called because Canis Major was visible during the hottest time of the year.

It was sometimes considered as Orion's hunting dog.

There is also a Canis Minor.

Answer 2

- It only has 2 stars in it (nothing else)

- The 2 stars are Gomeisa and Procyon

- Procyon is the 8th brightest star in the sky

- Procyon means 'before the dog'

- Because it rises in the sky before Canis Major

- Procyon is technically a double star

- Canis Minor means little dog

- Procyon is 20 times brighter than the sun

- In greek mythology, Canis Minor is usually though to be one of Orion's dogs

- Procyon is a yellow star

Answer 3

Canis Minor is a constellation that can be found in the Northern sky. Its brightest star is Procyon, also known as Alpha Canis Minoris.

Answer 4

Latin for small (Minor) dog (Canis)

Answer 5

canis major includes one of the brightest star sirius.

canis major is chasing lepus in front of him

canis major includes a cluster of stars known as M41