Canis Major (Constellation)
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Image: Constellation Canis Major
Credit: K.R.Carr/Stellarium
Overview
Canis Major, the Great Dog, is a late winter constellation. It can be seen just south-east of the constellation Orion. It's brightest star Sirius is also the brightest star in the night sky.
Named stars in Canis Major
Alpha Canis Majoris - Sirius
Beta Canis Majoris - Mirzam
Gamma Canis Majoris - Muliphein (Muliphen, or Isis, or Mirza)
Delta Canis Majoris - Wezen
Epsilon Canis Majoris - Adhara
Eta Canis Majoris - Aludra
