answersLogoWhite

0

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

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Where is the Sirius constellation?

Sirius is NOT a constellation - it's a star, the brightest star in our night sky. It's in the constellation, Canis Major the Great Dog - just left of Orion.


What consteillation is sirius in?

The constellation that Sirius is in is called Canis Major.


Where can you find more info about Sirius the constellation?

'Sirius' is NOT a constellation , but the brightest star in the night sky. It is seen in the constellation 'Canis Major' , the 'Great Dog'. 'Sirius' itself is known as the 'Dog Star'. Orion, an adjacent constellation, had a dog. The dog was named 'Sirius'. Hence the two constellations are found adjacent to each other. For more information look in Wikipedia under ' Sirius'.


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.


What is the meaning of Sirius the brightest star of Gemini?

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.


What is Constellation of a dog?

There is a constellation (group of stars) that looks like a dog. It is called Sirius.


In which constellation is Sirus found?

Sirius is found in the Heart of Canis Major, the Big Dog - just south and east of Orion.


What is Sirius's Constellation?

Sirius = Alpha Canis Majoris. In other words, it is the brightest star in the constellation Canis Major, or Big Dog.


What constellation is the brightest star in the night sky?

The brightest star in the night sky is Sirius, and it is located in the constellation Canis Major. Sirius is also known as the "Dog Star" and is easily visible in the winter months in the Northern Hemisphere.


What constellation are Three stars forming a triangle straight above?

Canis Major, often called The Great Dog. Sirius is sometimes called The Dog Star.


Which constellation has 1 of the brightest star in the sky?

Canis Major contains the brightest star, Alpha Canis Majoris, or Sirius A.


What are the top 3 stars in your northern night sky with the greatest magnitude?

Sirius in the constellation Canis Major, Arcturus in the constellation Bootes, and Vega in the constellation Lyra