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Asterion was one of the two hunting dogs drawn by Johannes Hevelius in the seventeenth century. Hevelius introduced the pair as the constellation Canes Venatici, with Asterion representing one of the dogs and Chara the other. Asterion is not a separate modern constellation; its identity survives only as part of the historical naming and depiction of Canes Venatici.
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What is Asterion in astronomy?
Asterion is not a separate modern constellation. It was one of the two hunting dogs drawn by Johannes Hevelius as part of Canes Venatici.
Which constellation includes Asterion?
Asterion represents one of the dogs in Canes Venatici, the constellation introduced by Johannes Hevelius. The other dog is called Chara.
Who was Asterion's companion?
Asterion was paired with Chara. Together they represent the two hunting dogs in the constellation Canes Venatici.
When did Johannes Hevelius introduce Asterion?
Johannes Hevelius introduced the pair in the seventeenth century. Asterion's name therefore belongs to historical constellation imagery rather than a current independent constellation.
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