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Sirius is also known as the Dog Star.
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What is the origin of the name Sirius?
The Dog Constellation in the sky is also known as Sirius. and Since Sirius Black was an animagus Dog therefore J. K. Rowling got the inspiration from there. :)
Is Sirius also called the North Star?
No. The North Star is Polaris. Sirius is known as the Dog Star.
In what constellation is Sirius located?
Sirius is approximately 8.7 light-years away from Earth.In order to find Sirius in the night sky, find Orion's Belt, and follow its line of stars down to the left and you will find Sirius.
Is there a far away planet that orbits Sirius A?
Neither Sirius A nor Sirius B have any known planets.
Which is the brightest star in the sky and how can we identity it?
Sirius also known as the dog star is the brightest star in the sky.
Who was Pad foot in Harry Potter Movies?
Gary Oldman plays Sirius Black, otherwise known as Padfoot
Is Sirius a Internet radio?
Sirius Satellite Radio also offers an online subscription to their satellite radio channels called Sirius Internet Radio.
What is the story of the great dog constellation?
the great dog star also known as Sirius is said to be arians companion arian was a great warrior
Which star is called the dog star?
the dog star is called sirius and is located south west of Orion belts in the southern hemisphere
What other name is the heavenly body sirus also known?
It's also called the Dog Star, because of its location at the foot of Orion. Orion is the hunter, and Sirius is his faithful hound.
Where can you get a sirius radio subscription online?
A Sirius radio subscription can be done online on the following websites: Sirius XM, Subscriptions Economist, Marine Electronics and Fat Wallet. These are the best known sites to obtain a subscription online.
What stars are near Sirius?
Sirius is actually a binary star: Sirius A, which is a white main-sequence star and which is accompanied by Sirius B, a white dwarf.Around 100 years ago it was suggested that Sirius may belong to the Ursa Major moving group. However, more recent analysis of the motion of the stars in this group, and particularly Sirius's age, ha cast doubt on that suggestion. It is now believed that Sirius may be part of the Sirius Supercluster.
