Gam

Its story

Gamma Canis Minoris is the third brightest star of Canis Minor, the small canine companion of Orion that holds barely two outstanding lights. It is an orange K-type giant whose light has been crossing space for more than 318 years. Its warm hue sets it apart from the intense white of Procyon, its famous neighbour, and makes it a chromatic counterpoint for anyone observing this tiny winter constellation.