Canis Major
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| Name | The Greater Dog |
|---|---|
| Brightest star | Sirius |
| α CMa | |
| Declination | −11. 03° to −33. 25° |
| Right ascension | 06h 12. 5m to 07h 27. 5m |
| Stars | Sirius |
| VY Canis Majoris | |
| Beta Canis Majoris | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 716358 |
About Canis Major
Canis Major is a constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere. In the second century, it was included in Ptolemy's 48 constellations, and is counted among the 88 modern constellations.