stars in a common system |journal=Astronomy Letters |volume=32 |issue=11 |pages=759–771 |issn=1063-7737 |doi=10.1134/S1063773706110065 |bibcode = 2006AstL...32..759G |arxiv = 1606.08053 |s2cid=119231169}}
]] Canis Majoris ( CMa), 9 Canis Majoris (9 CMa), HD 48915, HR 2491, BD−16°1591, GJ 244, LHS 219, ADS 5423, LTT 2638, HIP 32349
Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky. Its name is derived from the Greek word (Latin script: ), meaning 'glowing' or 'scorching'. The star is designated Canis Majoris, Latinized to Alpha Canis Majoris, and abbreviated CMa... more
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