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Sirius, also known as the Dog Star, is typically visible in the night sky during the winter months in the Northern Hemisphere, peaking in visibility around January. It rises in the east and is often one of the brightest stars visible. In the Southern Hemisphere, Sirius can be seen throughout the summer months. Its appearance is more prominent in clear skies, away from light pollution.
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How far apart are Sirius A and Sirius B?
Sirius is a binary star system Sirius A and Sirius B.The distance separating Sirius A from B varies between 8.1 and 31.5 AU. (See related question).
Is Sirius a star?
Yes. It is in the constellation of Canis Major. As we see it, it is the brightest star in the night sky. But maby we can see a brighter star
How old is the star sirius?
From Wikipedia: "The age of the system [Sirius is a double star] is estimated at around 230 million years." So, a fairly young star, at least if compared to typical stars, including our own Sun.
Is Sirius A a cold star?
No. There is no such thing a a cold star. Sirius consists of two stars, both of which are hotter than the average star.
What is sirius composition?
Sirius is a star, I hope this detailed information helps.
How far apart are Sirius A and Sirius B?
Sirius is a binary star system Sirius A and Sirius B.The distance separating Sirius A from B varies between 8.1 and 31.5 AU. (See related question).
What is the biggest star you can see on google earth?
Sirius
What is special about Sirius the dog star?
As we see it, it is the brightest star in the night sky.
How can the star Sirius be seen?
Its possible to see Sirus. Its the brightest star you can in the Sky.
Is Sirius a star?
Yes. It is in the constellation of Canis Major. As we see it, it is the brightest star in the night sky. But maby we can see a brighter star
Is sirus an asteroid?
No, Sirius is not an asteroid. Sirius is a binary star system consisting of the brighter star, Sirius A, and its companion, Sirius B, which is a white dwarf star. It is the brightest star in the Earth's night sky.
What is the size of the Sirius (A) star?
Multiple questions. See related questions.
What is the brightest star you can see other than the sun?
The brightest star visible in the night sky is Sirius. It is located in the constellation Canis Major and is approximately 8.6 light-years away from Earth. Sirius is almost twice as bright as the next brightest star, Canopus.
What is the brightest star seen from Tobago?
The brightest star in the sky is Sirius. The brightest object that looks like a star is the planet Venus - which is brighter than any star. You can see it these days (Aug. 2010) after sunset in the west, as a very bright star.
What star is brighter than Sirius?
Observed from Earth there are no brighter stars at the night sky. If you see something that is brighter, it will be a planet.
What is the color of Sirius?
Sirius is actually a binary star system.Sirius A is a type A1V star so has a colour of Blue White -> BlueSirius B is a white dwarf.
Is the Sirius star extremely hot?
Yes - Sirius is a blue-white star - the hottest type of star there is.
