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Observation of the Canis Minor constellation

Visualize in real time the position of the Canis Minor constellation in the sky.

General presentation

The constellation of Canis Minor is a small constellation visible mainly in winter in the northern hemisphere. Although not very large, it is easily spotted thanks to Procyon, one of the brightest stars in the sky. With Sirius and Betelgeuse, she takes part in the famous Winter Triangle.

Shape of the Canis Minor constellation

The constellation of Canis Minor has a very simple shape composed mainly of two bright stars. This arrangement evokes a small dog seen in profile, even if the complete silhouette remains largely symbolic.

Stars of the Canis Minor constellation

StarMagnitudeDistanceEquatorial position J2000Current Equatorial PositionCurrent Horizontal Position at MarseilleLink
Procyon0.3711.4 light yearsRight ascension :
7ʰ39ᵐ18.1ˢ
Declination : 5°13'18.1″
Right ascension :
7ʰ40ᵐ39.9610688675ˢ
Declination :
5°9′33.5491393101″
Azimut :
-72.56083698715761°
Altitude :
24.822274875846954°
Gomeisa2.89170 light yearsRight ascension :
7ʰ27ᵐ9ˢ
Declination : 8°17'9″
Right ascension :
7ʰ28ᵐ34.4799121444ˢ
Declination :
8°14′10.3507027657″
Azimut :
-72.56696155855875°
Altitude :
29.12090093229758°