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Is canis major the same star as canis majoris?
Canis Major is a constilation. Cy canis majoris is a star.
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
What is the eye of canis major?
The eye of Canis Major is Sirius
Who discovered Canis Major?
No one discovered it . As a stellar constellation it has been known from antiquity. They were all named by the Ancients, who saw patterns/pictures in the night sky, and gave names to these patterns/pictures. 'The name ' Canis Major' , from Latin, means the 'Great/Big Dog'. There is also a 'Canis Minor' or 'Little Dog'. The star 'Sirius' ,which is also known as the 'Dog Star' has a partner star with it, known as the 'Pup'. NB Ursa Major ' Great Bear Ursa Minor ' Little Bear.
How was canis major found?
People in Colombia found Canis Major
What color is canis major?
Canis major is a constellation not a single star
Why was canis major named canis major?
because of the dog it was named after.
Who named canis major the great dog?
Canis major was named by the africans.
What is a canis majoris?
Canis Majoris is not a recognized astronomical term. It may be a confusion between two separate astronomical terms: "Canis Major" which is a constellation in the southern hemisphere, and "Canis Majoris" which may refer to a hypothetical supergiant star in the constellation Canis Major, although this specific term is not commonly used in astronomy.
What constellation is VY Canis Majoris in?
Canis Major
Is Sirius in Canis Major or Big dog?
Yes Sirius is in Canis Major or Big Dog!! :-)
What constellations border Canis Major?
Canis Major is bordered by Monoceros, Lepus, Columba and Puppis.
