Pollux is Greek in origin meaning "a wealth of sweetness".
The star Enif is the brightest in the constellation Pegasus.
Rigel is the brightest star in Orion, Betelgeuse is the 2nd brightest
Sirius is the brightest star in the constellation Canis Major. The brightest star in the constellation Gemini is Pollux with a magnitude of 1.2.
The brightest star in Cygnus, the Swan is the bright blue star, Deneb. It's name comes from an Arabic word meaning "tail", which makes sense, since Deneb is in the tail of the swan.
The name of the constellation, Monocerotis, means 'Unicorn'. Alpha indicates the brightest star in the constellation.
Zubeneschamali (Beta Librae) is the brightest star in the constellation Libra. I has an apparent magnitude of 2.61.
The brightest star in Scorpius in Antares. It's a reddish star who's name means "rival of Ares" - the God of War. We know Ares better by his Latin name.... Mars.
Not a very exciting name but 46 Leonis Minoris is the brightest star in the constellation Leo Minor.
Alpha Leporis (α Lep / α Leporis) is the brightest star in the constellation Lepus.It's traditional name is Arneb.
brightest star:north star nickname:dog star
GREAT question - the brightest star in Aquilla the Eagle is "Altair". It comes from Arabic origin, meaning "the flying one". Altair is at the head of the Eagle.
GREAT question - the brightest star in Aquilla the Eagle is "Altair". It comes from Arabic origin, meaning "the flying one". Altair is at the head of the Eagle.