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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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Canis Major, the Great Dog

Canis Major, the Great Dog May 25, 2010

Radio Programs

Adhara Outshining the Dog Star January 31, 2020

Bright Dog Another impressive “dog” star February 16, 2019

Caroline’s Cluster A surprising star cluster January 14, 2016

Aludra The showiest “dog” star of all January 13, 2016

The Dog’s Tail The big dog wags its tail — after this. January 12, 2016

Featured Images

Sirius, Mirzam, and M41 in Canis Major, the big dog

Doggie Treats March 11, 2018
Canis Major

The Big Dog February 20, 2018
Superflare on one of the stars of DG Canum Venaticorum

Tiny Star, Big Outburst December 3, 2014