Sirius the Dog Star

Sirius is the brightest star in Earth’s night sky and is located in the constellation Canis Major, earning its nickname "the Dog Star." The system consists of two stars: Sirius A, a luminous main-sequence star, and Sirius B, a faint white dwarf companion. Sirius is about 8.6 light-years away from Earth and has been revered in cultures since ancient times for its remarkable brightness and distinct appearance.

The Seestar only sees Sirius as a single bright star.



Figure 1. The Sirius Star System