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Canis Major: Encyclopedia - Canis Major
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Canis Major (Latin for the greater dog) is one of the 88 modern constellations, and was also in Pto...
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Canis Major: Encyclopedia Ii - Canis Major - Stars
Constellations listed by Ptolemy
Constellations changed by Augustin Royer in 1679
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See also:Canis Major, Canis Major - Notable fea...
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Canis Major: Encyclopedia Ii - Canis Major - Mythology
This constellation was known to the easterners from the time immemorial. In early European classical days, this constellation represented...
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Canis Major: Encyclopedia Ii - Canis Major - Notable Deep Sky Objects
There aren't many bright deep sky objects in this region of sky. The only Messier object in Canis Major is M41 (NGC 2287), an open cluste...
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Canis Major: Encyclopedia Ii - Canis Major - Notable Features
Canis Major's alpha star Sirius is the brightest star besides the Sun as seen from Earth. It is also one of the nearest. The star's name ...
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