Nu Canis Majoris

The Bayer designation Nu Canis Majoris (ν CMa / ν Canis Majoris) is shared by three star systems, in the constellation Canis Major:

  • ν1 Canis Majoris
  • ν2 Canis Majoris
  • ν3 Canis Majoris

They are separated by the different asterism in Chinese astronomy. ν1 Canis Majoris was not any member of asterism. ν2 Canis Majoris was stand alone in asterism 野雞 (Yě Jī), Wild Cockerel. ν3 Canis Majoris was member of asterism 軍市 (Jūn Shì), Market for Soldiers. Both of asterisms were lied in Well mansion.[1]

References

  1. ^ (in Chinese) AEEA (Activities of Exhibition and Education in Astronomy) 天文教育資訊網 2006 年 7 月 16 日
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