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StarDate Online | Solar System Guide
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Canis Major, the Greater Dog: A constellation containing the brightest star in the entire night sky — brilliant Sirius

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Radio Programs
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 Title  Air Date
The Big Dog January 31, 2009
Chasing Dogs December 7, 2008
Outshining the Dog March 9, 2008
VY Canis Majoris February 12, 2008
‘Gassy’ Star March 25, 2007

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Planetary Nursery
Planetary Nursery
Dog Stars
Dog Stars
Gassy Star
Gassy Star

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StarDate Online | Solar System Guide
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StarDate Online | Solar System Guide
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StarDate Online | Solar System Guide | Outer Planets: Realm of the Giants
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StarDate Online | Solar System Guide | Minor Bodies: Remnants from the Beginning
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StarDate Online | Solar System Guide | Venus
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StarDate Online | Solar System Guide | Explorations in 2006
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StarDate Online | Solar System Guide | Explorations in 2007
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StarDate Online | Solar System Guide | Explorations in 2005
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StarDate Online | Activities | Rock Cycle
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StarDate Online | Solar System Guide | Minor Bodies
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StarDate Online | Solar System Guide | Home Sweet Home
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