Canes Venatici is an inconspicuous constellation below Ursa Major’s tiller. They are formed by three stars, of which only α Cor Caroli and β Canum Venaticorum are relatively bright.
| Canes Venatici | |
|---|---|
| Latin name | Canes Venatici |
| Latin genitive | Canum Venaticorum |
| Abbreviation | CVn |
| Brightest star | Cor Caroli (α Canum Venaticorum) |
| Fully visible | 90° N to 38° S |
| Observation time for Central Europe | December – June |
