The Brightest Star in the Sky
Canis Major is home to Sirius, the brightest star visible from any part of Earth! The name "Canis Major" stands for the "Greater Dog" in Latin. As part of the winter sky in the Northern Hemisphere, this constellation is a stunning backdrop on clear nights.
Journey with us to discover more about the stars and history hidden within Canis Major. Did you know? Ancient Egyptians used Sirius as a marker for the flooding of the Nile!
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