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Canes Venatici

Messier Objects

The globular cluster M3 is difficult to see with the naked eye but is easy to reach with binoculars. M51 is the famous Whirlpool Galaxy, a face-on spiral with a small irregular companion, and is best seen through a telescope. Other nice telescopic spiral galaxies are M63, M94 and M106.

Stars With (Un)Common Names

alpha: Cor Caroli was named in honor of Charles II of England.
beta: Chara is assigned either to this star or to the southern hound of the constellation. The northern hound is known as Asterion.

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