The Bayer designation Xi Canis Majoris (ξ CMa / ξ Canis Majoris) is shared by two star systems, in the constellation Canis Major: ξ¹ Canis Majoris ξ² Canis Majoris They are separated by 0.86° on the sky.
ξ¹ Canis Majoris was member of asterism 軍市 (Jūn Shì), Market for Soldiers, Well mansion. AEEA (Activities of Exhibition and Education in Astronomy) 天文教育資訊網 2006 年 7 月 16 日 ξ² Canis Majoris was not any member of asterism.
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