Sirius is known for being the brightest star in the night sky and is nearly twice as bright as the next brightest star, Canopus with a magnitude of -1.46. Sirius is also known as the ‘ Dog star ’ because it is part of the constellation Canis Major, which is Latin for “the greater dog.” Sirius (Alpha Canis Majoris) is a blue star in the constellation of Canis Major. It can be seen in the southern hemisphere night sky. Sirius distance from Earth is 8.60 light years away. Sirius, brightest star in the night sky, with apparent visual magnitude −1.46. It is a binary star in the constellation Canis Major. The bright component of the binary is a blue-white star 25.4 times as luminous as the Sun. Sirius Star, otherwise famously known as the ‘Dog Star’, has held an irreplaceable position in our night skies and in the folklore and myths of various cultures. Riveting because of its noticeable brightness, its striking color, and the astronomical constellation it belongs to, Sirius has stirred the curiosity of astronomers as well as of those who simply gaze upon the starry sky in awe and wonder. This star doesn’t just serve to beautify our night sky but also harbors some truly ...
