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As we see it, it is the brightest star in the night sky.

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Q: What is special about Sirius the dog star?
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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 is sirius also known as?

Sirius is also known as the Dog Star.


What is the nerrest star to earth?

That would be the Dog Star: Sirius.


What constellation is sirius from?

Sirius is the brightest star in Canis Major (the big dog).


Is Sirius also called the North Star?

No. The North Star is Polaris. Sirius is known as the Dog Star.


What does sirius mean?

The name Sirius refers to the star of the same name. Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky. It is also the brightest star in the constellation Canis Major (Great Dog) it is sometimes called the Dog Star. The name Sirius Black therefore fits very nicely with his ability to transform into a large black dog. Several of Sirius' relatives are also named after stars and constellations.


What does Sirius black mean?

The name Sirius refers to the star of the same name. Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky. It is also the brightest star in the constellation Canis Major (Great Dog) it is sometimes called the Dog Star. The name Sirius Black therefore fits very nicely with his ability to transform into a large black dog. Several of Sirius' relatives are also named after stars and constellations.


Other name for Sirius?

the "dog star" Padfoot =)


What constellation does that star Sirius belong to?

== == Sirius is the Dog Star, the brightest star (after the sun) in the sky.


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.


Which star is the brightest star in the night sky?

Its called Sirius and also called Dog star.


What does the dog with a star eye stand for?

Sirius Sat. Radio