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Sushoff: /* Almagest Προκύων */

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Almagest Προκύων

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	==== Almagest Προκύων ====		==== Almagest Προκύων ====
			The Almagest is ambiguous: The brightest star (α CMi) is called "Prokyon", but also the entire constellation "Prokynos Asterismos"; so Ptolemy distinguishes the "star Procyon" and the "constellation Procyon".
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Sushoff: /* Ancient Sources */

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Ancient Sources

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	=== Ancient Sources ===		=== Ancient Sources ===
	Greek authors.		Examples of ancient Greek authors - see [[Canis Minor]].

	==== Eratosthenes ====		==== Eratosthenes ====

Sushoff at 08:54, 12 June 2026

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 Greek authors.
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 Pamias and Zucker (2013,<ref>Pamìas, Jordi und Zucker, Arnaud (2013). Ératosthènes de Cyrène: Catastérrismes, Belles Lettres, Paris</ref> 126-127)<blockquote>'''Var. 1 (Περὶ τοῦ Προκυνóς)''': This is the constellation that precedes Canis Major. It is known as Orion’s Dog. It is said, in fact, that it was placed beside Orion because of the dog’s passion for hunting. The fact is that the Hare can be seen very close to it, along with other animals at its side. </blockquote><blockquote>'''Var. 2 (Προκυνóς)''': This is the dog that precedes the Great Dog, and it is called “Procyon” (Pre-Dog) because it comes before the Dog. It is Orion’s dog. Indeed, it is said that it was placed beside Orion because of his passion for hunting. The fact is that the Hare can be seen very close to it, and other animals by its side.</blockquote><blockquote>Procyon has three stars, one of which, the first [to rise], is bright. It bears a resemblance to the Dog, hence its name Procyon; moreover, it rises and sets before the Great Dog.</blockquote>

Sushoff at 08:52, 12 June 2026

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	Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, {{PAGEAUTHORS}}		Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, {{PAGEAUTHORS}}
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	The name originates from Greek "pro kyon", "before the dog". Historically, the Latin translation "Antecanis" was occasionally used. Today, this term is used as a star name in the constellation Canis Minor but in antiquity, it designated the area – originally likely a single-star asterism.		The name originates from Greek "pro kyon", "before the dog" or "Pre-Dog". Historically, the Latin translation "Antecanis" was occasionally used. Today, this term is used as a star name in the constellation Canis Minor but in antiquity, it designated the area – originally likely a single-star asterism.

	==Etymology and History==		==Etymology and History==
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	* Prokyon (Greek), Procyon (Latinized Greek),		* Prokyon (Greek),
			* Procyon (Latinized Greek),
	* Antecanis (Latin)		* Antecanis (Latin)

Sushoff at 08:51, 12 June 2026

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	* Prokyon (Greek), Procyon (Latinized Greek),		* Prokyon (Greek), Procyon (Latinized Greek),
	* Antecanis (Latin)		* Antecanis (Latin)

			=== Ancient Sources ===
			Greek authors.

			===== Eratosthenes =====
			Pamias and Zucker (2013,<ref>Pamìas, Jordi und Zucker, Arnaud (2013). Ératosthènes de Cyrène: Catastérrismes, Belles Lettres, Paris</ref> 126-127)<blockquote>'''Var. 1 (Περὶ τοῦ Προκυνóς)''': This is the constellation that precedes Canis Major. It is known as Orion’s Dog. It is said, in fact, that it was placed beside Orion because of the dog’s passion for hunting. The fact is that the Hare can be seen very close to it, along with other animals at its side. </blockquote><blockquote>'''Var. 2 (Προκυνóς)''': This is the dog that precedes the Great Dog, and it is called “Procyon” (Pre-Dog) because it comes before the Dog. It is Orion’s dog. Indeed, it is said that it was placed beside Orion because of his passion for hunting. The fact is that the Hare can be seen very close to it, and other animals by its side.</blockquote><blockquote>Procyon has three stars, one of which, the first [to rise], is bright. It bears a resemblance to the Dog, hence its name Procyon; moreover, it rises and sets before the Great Dog.</blockquote>


	==Mythology==		==Mythology==

YoulaAzkarrula at 05:34, 8 June 2026

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	[[Category:CMi‏‎]]		[[Category:CMi‏‎]] [[Category:Modern]]

YoulaAzkarrula at 23:11, 15 May 2026

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	[[Category:CMi‏‎]]		[[Category:CMi‏‎]]

IanRidpath: /* Etymology and History */ Copyedit

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Etymology and History: Copyedit

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	Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, {{PAGEAUTHORS}}		Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, {{PAGEAUTHORS}}
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	The name originates from Greek "pro kyon", "before the dog". Historically, the Latin translation "Antecanis" was occasionally used. Today, this term is used as a star name in the constellation Canis Minor but in antiquity, it designated the area – originally likely a (single star-)asterism.		The name originates from Greek "pro kyon", "before the dog". Historically, the Latin translation "Antecanis" was occasionally used. Today, this term is used as a star name in the constellation Canis Minor but in antiquity, it designated the area – originally likely a single-star asterism.

	==Etymology and History==		==Etymology and History==
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	*[[References\|References (general)]]		*[[References\|References (general)]]
	*[[References (Medieval and Early Modern)\|References (early modern)]]		*[[References (Medieval and Early Modern)\|References (early modern)]]
	*Ian Ridpath's website ([http://ianridpath.com/startales Star Tales] )

	[[Category:Single star-asterism‏‎]]		[[Category:Single star-asterism‏‎]]

Sushoff at 09:46, 22 January 2026

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	The name originates from Greek "pro kyon", "before the dog". Historically, the Latin translation "Antecanis" was occasionally used. Today, this term is used as a star name in the constellation Canis Minor but in antiquity, it designated the area – originally likely a (single star-)asterism.		The name originates from Greek "pro kyon", "before the dog". Historically, the Latin translation "Antecanis" was occasionally used. Today, this term is used as a star name in the constellation Canis Minor but in antiquity, it designated the area – originally likely a (single star-)asterism.

IanRidpath at 22:24, 18 June 2025

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	The name originates from Greek "pro kyon", "before the dog". Historically, the Latin translation "Antecanis" was occasionally used. Today, this term is used as a star name in the constellation Canis Minor but in antiquity, it designated the area - originally likely a (single star-)asterism.		The name originates from Greek "pro kyon", "before the dog". Historically, the Latin translation "Antecanis" was occasionally used. Today, this term is used as a star name in the constellation Canis Minor but in antiquity, it designated the area – originally likely a (single star-)asterism.

	==Etymology and History==		==Etymology and History==
	The bright star Procyon was possibly used in Mesopotamia as an indicator for the rising of Cancer. The stars in Cancer are so faint that you can barely see them at dusk - but the bright Procyon rises at the same time, which is suitable for telling the time.		The bright star Procyon was possibly used in Mesopotamia as an indicator for the rising of Cancer. The stars in Cancer are so faint that you can barely see them at dusk – but the bright Procyon rises at the same time, which is suitable for telling the time.

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