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. ^ (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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