Canis Major
Sirius, also known as the Dog Star, is the star that appears to follow the constellation Orion across the night sky. Sirius is located in the constellation Canis Major, which is depicted as a larger dog following Orion, the hunter, in Greek mythology.
Canis major: The "big" dog constellation.Canis minor: The "small" dog constellation.Canes Venatici: The "hunting" dogs constellation.
Sirius belongs to the constellation Canis Major, which is Latin for "Greater Dog." It is the brightest star in the night sky and is also known as the Dog Star.
There are two constellation that represent Orion's dogs - the large dog (Canis Maioris) and the small dog (Canis Minoris).
There is a constellation (group of stars) that looks like a dog. It is called Sirius.
The famous dog known worldwide for its loyalty and bravery is named Hachiko.
The constellation Canis Major, representing the Great Dog, is said to be one of Orion's hunting dogs in Greek mythology. The brightest star in this constellation is Sirius, also known as the Dog Star, which was believed to be so hot that it contributed to the sultry days of summer. The Great Dog is often depicted following Orion across the sky.
Canis Major is the constellation placed in the sky to honor Orion's hunting dog, according to Greek mythology. The brightest star in the constellation is Sirius, also known as the "Dog Star." Canis Major can be seen in the winter sky in the Northern Hemisphere.
The Dog Star, also known as Sirius, received its name from the Greek word "Seirios," meaning "glowing" or "scorcher." Sirius is the brightest star in the constellation Canis Major, which translates to "Greater Dog," hence the association with dogs.
Canis Major, often called The Great Dog. Sirius is sometimes called The Dog Star.
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.
Canis Major (Greater Dog) and Canis Minor (Smaller Dog). The star Sirius is also associated with Orion as being his dog.