Canis Major
VY Canis Majoris is kinda beside Wezen(Delta Canis Majoris.) Find where it says VY
VY Canis Majoris belongs in the constellation Canis Major
The name "Vy Canis Majoris" comes from the star's location in the constellation Canis Major and its classification as a "variable" star. "Vy" is simply a designation for variable stars while "Canis Majoris" indicates its location in the constellation.
vy canis majoris in the constellation canis major
Yes it does and it is called the Canis Majorconstellation. The final shape of the constellation looks like a cat or a dog.
VY Canis Majoris has an absolute magnitude of -9.4.
VY Canis Majoris is located in the constellation Canis Major.It's not visible on any star maps, but you can locate it in Google Earth by using the link in the related links.
As of today (2009) there is no star larger than VY Canis Majoris - a galaxy is larger than VY Canis Majoris though.
VY Canis Majoris is about 4,900 light years from earth.
Scientists say that VY Canis Majoris is the biggest star we know so basically VY Canis Majoris is bigger than Kolob.
VY Canis Majoris (Not Canis Majoris)
Vy Canis Majoris is named after the constellation Canis Major, in which it is located. The "Vy" designation indicates that it is a variable star, meaning its brightness changes over time. Canis Major is Latin for "Greater Dog," representing the large hunting dog in Greek mythology that follows the hunter Orion.