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