Canis Major, the Greater Dog

A constellation containing the brightest star in the entire night sky, brilliant Sirius

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Canis Major, the Great Dog Canis Major loyally follows its mythical master...

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Adhara Another impressive “dog” star Saturday, March 2, 2013
The Big Dog Biting into a bright constellation Sunday, January 29, 2012
The Big Dog A constellation with a bite Friday, March 25, 2011
M46 and M47 Two prominent "families" of stars Saturday, February 26, 2011
Chasing Dogs Chasing a pair of dogs Saturday, September 25, 2010
Dog Stars
The Big Dog
Chasing Dogs
Outshining the Dog
VY Canis Majoris A bright stellar chemical factory Tuesday, February 12, 2008

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 Planetary Nursery Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Dog Stars Saturday, January 31, 2009
Gassy Star Tuesday, February 12, 2008

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