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The seven brightest stars of the constellation Ursa Major, the Great Bear, form this well-known asterism which is known as the Big Dipper. Photograph by Jamie Cooper.

Sirius is known by many as the “Dog Star,” being the principal star in the constellation of Canis Major, ... Here is a link to what the Sirius star system looks like in space.

The Sirius star is also called the Dog star. The Dog star is a part of the Canis Majoris, or "Big Dog" constellation. Experts say the best sightings during winter, for those in Northern latitudes.

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