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  2. Canes Venatici Constellation

    • Canes Venatici is the 38th largest constellation in the sky, occupying an area of 465 square degrees. It is located in the third quadrant of the northern hemisphere (NQ3) and can be seen at latitudes … See more

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    In the Middle Ages, Canes Venatici was identified with the two dogs held on a leash by Boötes, the Herdsman, because there was a mistake in the translation of Ptolemy’s … See more

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    Canes Venatici Stars

    Cor Caroli – α Canum Venaticorum
    Cor Caroliis the brightest star in the constellation, … See more

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    Deep Sky Objects in Canes Venatici

    Messier 3
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    Constellation Guide
    AbbreviationCVn
    GenitiveCanum Venaticorum
    Symbolismthe Hunting Dogs
    Right ascension12ʰ 06.2ᵐ to 14ʰ 07.3ᵐ
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  1. It is a small northern constellation that was created by Johannes Hevelius in the 17th century. Its name is Latin for ' hunting dogs ', and the constellation is often depicted in illustrations as representing the dogs of Boötes the Herdsman, a neighboring constellation.
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    It is a small northern constellation that was created by Johannes Hevelius in the 17th century. Its name is Latin for ' hunting dogs ', and the constellation is often depicted in illustrations as representing the dogs of Boötes the Herdsman, a neighboring constellation.
    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canes_Venatici
    Canes Venatici is a constellation in the northern part of the sky. It houses a great number of galaxies and nebulae. This medium-sized group of stars looks like two dogs on a leash, guided by Boötes, the Herdsman. Stargazers and astronomers love Canes Venatici for its vibrant sights.
    www.starregistry.com/constellation-name/canes-ve…
    The relatively simple shape of Canes Venatici is the 38th largest constellation in the night sky, occupying 465 square degrees. Canes Venatici is also neighbors with Boötes, Coma Berenices and Ursa Major. In addition, this constellation has five stars, five Messiers and other deep space objects.
    osr.org/blog/astronomy/canes-venatici/
    Situated at approximately one-third of the distance from the end of the handle of the Big Dipper, these celestial canines were positioned to aid Boötes, the Bear Driver, in his daily pursuit of the constellation Ursa Major, also known as the Big Bear, around the celestial pole.
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  2. Canes Venatici (The Hunting Dogs) Constellation

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  3. Canes Venatici - Wikipedia

    Canes Venatici (/ ˈkeɪniːz vɪˈnætɪsaɪ / KAY-neez vin-AT-iss-eye) is one of the 88 constellations designated by the International Astronomical Union (IAU). It is a small northern constellation that was created by Johannes Hevelius in the …

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  4. Canes Venatici Constellation | Stars, Nebulae and Viewing Guide

  5. The Constellation Canes Venatici - In-The-Sky.org

    31 rows · Canes Venatici is a small faint constellation introduced by the Polish …

  6. Canes Venatici Constellation - Facts & Features - The …

    Canes Venatici is the 38th largest constellation in the sky, occupying an area of 465 square degrees. It is located in the third quadrant of the northern hemisphere (NQ3) and can be seen at latitudes between +90° and -40°. Its right ascension …

  7. Constellation Canes Venatici - The Constellations on …

    It ranks 38th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by Ursa Major to the north and west, Coma Berenices to the south, and Boötes to the east. Canes Venatici was originally included in the constellation Ursa …

  8. A Guide to the Canes Venatici Constellation and Its Stars

  9. Canes Venatici Constellation - Key Facts, Star Map, & Myths

  10. Canes Venatici Constellation Facts - Universe Guide

    You can see sixty-six stars within the Canes Venatici constellation borders with the naked eye on a clear night sky. La Superba is Canes Venatici's largest star in the constellation.