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Alpha Canis Minoris (Procyon)

Alpha Canis Minoris (α Cmi), also known as Procyon, is a spectral class F5IV-V star of magnitude 0.34 located in the constellation Canis Minor. α Cmi is one of the brighter stars in Canis Minor and can be seen by the naked eye under dark skies or with binoculars.

      1. Name:
      2. Alpha Canis Minoris
      1. Short name:
      2. α Cmi
      1. Common name:
      2. Procyon
      1. Spectral class:
      2. F5IV-V
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 0.34
      1. Right Acension:
      2. 07h 39m 18.54s
      1. Declination:
      2. +05° 13' 39.0"