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What is the example of collective nouns constellation in sentence?

This big budget film boasts a constellation of stars.Sirius, also called the Great Dog Star, is in the constellation of stars called Canis Major.


What is Constellation of a dog?

There is a constellation (group of stars) that looks like a dog. It is called Sirius.


What time of year can you see the great dog constellation?

the best time of year to see the great dog is in the fall .


What constellation are Three stars forming a triangle straight above?

Canis Major, often called The Great Dog. Sirius is sometimes called The Dog Star.


What is the story of the great dog constellation?

The constellation Canis Major, representing the Great Dog, is said to be one of Orion's hunting dogs in Greek mythology. The brightest star in this constellation is Sirius, also known as the Dog Star, which was believed to be so hot that it contributed to the sultry days of summer. The Great Dog is often depicted following Orion across the sky.


What is the dog constellation?

The dog constellation is called Canis Major, which is Latin for "Greater Dog." It is one of the 88 modern constellations, and its brightest star is Sirius, also known as the "Dog Star."


Does VY Canis Majoris have a constellation?

Yes it does and it is called the Canis Majorconstellation. The final shape of the constellation looks like a cat or a dog.


Is the big dipper part of the constellation called the great bear?

yes its real name as a constellation is Ursa Major


Is canis majoris canis major?

Not precisely.Canis major translated from Latin to English is "the great dog".Canis majoris translated from Latin to English is "of the great dog", or "the great dog's".("Great" in both of those is meant in the sense of "big, large", not in the sense of "wow, what a fantastic dog.")


In what constellation is Sirius located?

Sirius is approximately 8.7 light-years away from Earth.In order to find Sirius in the night sky, find Orion's Belt, and follow its line of stars down to the left and you will find Sirius.


What is the constellation Canis Major The Great Dog supposed to look like an animal person etc?

It's supposed to look like a dog. The especially bright star (Sirius) at the front top corner can be the dog's eye or nose. He is following right behind the constellation Orion, the Hunter.


Where is the Sirius constellation?

Sirius is NOT a constellation - it's a star, the brightest star in our night sky. It's in the constellation, Canis Major the Great Dog - just left of Orion.