Procyon (Star)
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Image: Procyon binary system
Credit: K. R. Carr/Celestia
Overview
Procyon is the brightest star in the constellation Canis Minor and at only 11.4 light years[1] distance it is one of the closest of bright stars. Procyon is actually a binary system with the larger, Procyon A, being a bright main-sequence star and Procyon B it's white dwarf companion.
Procyon's position within the
constellation Canis Minor
(circled red)
Credit: K. R. Carr/Stellarium
The Winter Triangle
Procyon is one of three stars which form the asterism, the Winter Triangle.
References
[1] Brilliant Stars by Patrick Moore - ISBN 0-304-34903-8
