Canis Major
This constellation is Latin for "greater dog" and the constellation appears to form a dog like figure. This constellation was also noted in Ptolemy's 48 constellations. This constellation is known for containing the star Sirius which is the brightest star in the night sky.
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Star:
Sirius A and Sirius B
Chemical components:
Hydrogen abundance of 0.5
Titanium abundance of 5.50
Iron abundance of 8.1
Location:
Declination: −16° 42′ 58.0171″
Right Ascension: 06h 45m 08.91728s
Stellar Classification:
A1V (white main-sequence star)
A1V (white main-sequence star)
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