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Canopus
Canopus is the brightest star in the southern constellation of Carina and the second-brightest star in the night sky. It is designated α Carinae, which is romanized (transliterated) to Alpha Carinae. With a visual apparent magnitude of −0.74, it is outshone only by Sirius.
Chaxiraxi
thumb|150x150px|Image of the Virgin of Candelaria (Patron of Canary Islands) in the [[Basilica of Candelaria (Tenerife)]]
Chaxiraxi is a goddess, known as the Sun Mother, in the religion of the aboriginal Guanche inhabitants of the Canary Islands. Chaxiraxi was one of the principal goddesses of the Guanche pantheon. She was associated with the star Canopus.
Old Man of the South Pole
Taoist deification of Canopus, the brightest star of the constellation Carina; symbolizes happiness and longevity
Canopus
helmsman of Menelaus in Greek mythology