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How to say it: CANE-eez (CAN-eez) ve-NAT-iss-eye
Abbreviation & genitive: CVn; Canum Venaticorum
Approximate position: 13h, +40°
One of seven constellations created by Polish astronomer Johannes Hevelius (1690); 38th largest; contains 59 naked-eye stars.
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The brightest stars and best deep sky objects in Canes Venatici.

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