Canes Venatici

Canes Venatici

Abbreviation:
CVn
Genitive:
Canum Venaticorum
Translation:
The Hunting Dogs
Right Ascention:
13h 0m
Declination:
40°

These are the hunting dogs owned by Bootes, who used them to help keep the Big and Little Bears in their proper positions in the northern part of the sky. Its brightest star, Cor Coroli, is said to have been named for King Charles II's heart.

Messier Objects in this Constellation

NGC Objects in this Constellation