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If you know where Canis Major is, then you cannot miss Sirius. It is not only the brightest star in Canis Major, but the brightest in the night sky. Find Orion in the south, during the winter months in the northern hemisphere. Then find Orion's Belt, and follow its line of stars down to the left and you will find Sirius. It is unmistakeable. It is now April, but it is still visible in the early part of the night, but by next month it will be harder to see and won't be easily visible again until next winter.
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Is canis major the same star as canis majoris?
Canis Major is a constilation. Cy canis majoris is a star.
Which galaxy is Canis Major located in?
None. The only two galactic object in the constellation are:- * M41 is an open cluster * NGC 2362 is an open cluster
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
Where is the constellation Canis Major located in the sky?
Canis Major is located in the southern celestial hemisphere. It is best visible in the winter months in the northern hemisphere, and it can be found between the constellations of Orion and Puppis. Within Canis Major, there is the bright star Sirius, which is the brightest star in the night sky.
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 canis major's brigtest star?
The brightest star in the canis major is, Sirius
How did vy canis majoris get its name?
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.
What constellation is VY Canis Majoris in?
Canis Major
