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Q: What is the greek mythology behind canis major?
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Which constellation is depicted in Greek mythology as one of the dogs helping Orion hunt?

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Which constellation is often depicted in greek mythology as one of the dogs helping Orion hunt?

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The giant huntsman of Greek mythology who was placed among the stars by Zeus was Orion. Orion was a skilled hunter who became a constellation after his death, with his two hunting dogs, Canis Major and Canis Minor, by his side.


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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.


Canis major got his name. how?

The Greeks thought the constellation Canis Major looked like a big dog so that's what they named it (Canis Major is Greek for "Big Dog.").


Where did Ursa Major come from in greek mythology?

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Is canis major the same star as canis majoris?

Canis Major is a constilation. Cy canis majoris is a star.


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What is the origin of the constellation name canis major?

Canis major is one Orion's hunting dogs Canis major contains the star Sirius in it which is the brightest star in the sky Canis major comes along with Canis minor


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The eye of Canis Major is Sirius


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