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Canis MinorSmall constellation along the celestial equator (see celestial sphere), represented as the smaller of the two dogs of Orion (the other dog being Canis Major). Its brightest star is the first magnitude Procyon. Procyon and Beta Canis Minoris form what the Arabs called ‘the Short Cubit’, in contrast to ‘the Long Cubit’ formed by Castor and Pollux (Alpha and Beta Geminorum). How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Over the next few weeks, 2004 JG6 will move through the constellations Cancer and Canis Minor low in the western sky at dusk. |
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