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 12. This constellation is also called from the bright star on the Dog's shoulder. , Procyon, signifies, "rising before the Dog," i. e. before the greater Dog, Sirius.

This star, as well as Sirius, was considered by the ancients as contributing to the heat of the Dog-days:

These are all the constellations of the old celestial sphere. Twenty northern, twelve southern, and twelve on the Zodiac, making the total of forty-four.