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Canis Minor

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition

Canis Minor [Lat.,=lesser dog], small constellation ying near the celestial equator, E of Orion and NE of Canis Major, the Large Dog. Known as the Small Dog, Canis Minor is traditionally identified as one of Orion's hunting dogs. It contains the bright star Procyon . The constellation reaches its highest point in the evening sky in late February. Author not available, CANIS MINOR. , The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition 2007 ... Read more

Canis Minor
Canis Minor (abbr. CMi, gen. Canis Minoris) A constellation of the equatorial region of the sky, popularly known as the Little Dog. It contains the bright star Procyon (Alpha Canis Minoris) but little else of note. Read more

Canis Major
...SE of Orion. Known as the Large Dog ( Canis Minor is the Small Dog), it was associated with...as the Dog Star. Other bright stars in Canis Major are Adhara (Epsilon Canis Majoris), Mirzam (Beta Canis Majoris), and Wezen (Delta Canis Majoris... Read more

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	Science: Stars and Planets: February ; ...the southern sky. The great hunter - along with Canis Major and Minor, Taurus and the Pleiades - have constituted a...Gilgamesh, who - accompanied by his hunting dogs (Canis Major and Canis Minor) - battles the Bull of Heaven (Taurus). Other... Read more
	Winter constellations, meteors promise memorable display ; ...start to see the most popular winter constellations. Rising in the east at 9 p.m., Orion, Taurus, Auriga, Gemini and Canis Minor and Major will be part of a brilliant display. These constellations are easy to find in the east, as they consist of... Read more
	Comets Coming and Planets Passing ; ...gradually rises. On May 9, Comet NEAT will be above the constellation Canis Major getting ready to pass Canis Minor, which hosts the star Procyon. It passes to the left of Canis Minor on May 10-11. The comet makes daily progress toward the constellation... Read more
	Animals Move Freely Through the Night Sky ; ...stars left and up of Sirius is Canis Minor, "The Little Dog," who was believed...heavens. The most brilliant star in Canis Minor is Procyon, which means "Before...Orion is Monoceros, the Unicorn, (Canis Minor, the Little Dog, stands on the... Read more
	The Winter Circle ; ...the Winter Circle to order. These envoys meet nightly and represent constituents from the constellations Orion, Canis Major, Canis Minor, Taurus, Gemini and Auriga. Their sessions last through the evening, as they preside over the cold, winter nights... Read more
	Hunter Orion and His Dogs Cut Across the Winter Skies ; ...Egyptians also thought of Canis Major as the Keeper of Hell...stars left and up of Sirius is Canis Minor, "The Little Dog," who was...heavens. Following Orion and Canis Major in their trek across...two closely attending pups, Canis Major and Canis Minor, as they cut a bright ... Read more
	On the hunt for the mighty Orion ; ...the river Eridanus and is accompanied by his faithful dogs, Canis Major and Canis Minor. Together they hunt Lepus the rabbit and Taurus the bull...sky, Sirius, also known as the Dog Star, as it is part of Canis Major. Hanging from Orion's belt is his sword, and within... Read more
	Stockdale passes away ; ...including Gentry (18 wins), Lemrac (1:54 in the United States), Stewart Hanover, Southern Comfort, Bramble Hall (10 wins), Canis Minor, Blue Prince, and Havana Smoke. He was successful as a trainer in both the New Zealand Derby (1960) and the New Zealand... Read more
	Photo Quiz : A Finger Infection in a Pet Store Employee. ; ...given the patient's history and occupation? A. Microsporum canis. B. Staphylococcus aureus. C. Mycobacterium marinum. D. Borrelia...infection with Mycobacterium marinum can follow contamination of a minor abrasion (or a preexisting cut) obtained while cleaning aquariums-hen...weeks to 18 months depending on ... Read more
	The all-star tour ; ...Two smaller constellations-Canis Major and Canis Minor, for big dog and little dog...ion's loyal hunting companions. Canis Major, sitting at the hunter...star in the sky, Sirius marks Canis Major's eye, nose or shoulder...Orion's other companion, Canis Minor, stands across ... Read more

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