Procyon

Procyon is one of our nearest stellar neighbors, being only 11.4 light-years away. As the eighth brightest star in the sky, closer inspection reveals it as a double star with on ordinary star (Procyon A) and a faint white dwarf companion(Procyon B). The name Procyon is derived from the Greek prokyon, which translates to "before the dog". Within the Canis Minor constellation, this star rises before Sirius, the Dog Star, which gives it this name. In astrology, it is rather joyful, portending wealth, fame and good fortune.  

Star: Procyon
Constellation: Canis Minor
Location:
Right Ascension: 07h 39m 18.1/17.7s
Declination: +05° 13′ 29/20″
Stellar classification: F5 IV-V
Chemical makeup: includes metals: magnesium, calcium, titanium, iron, strontium
Spectrum analysis: magnesium

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Procyon is the star on the top lefthttp://www.constellation-guide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Winter-Triangle-300x236.jpg

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