Alpha Canis Majoris

Alpha Canis Majoris (See Sirius )

Sirius (/ˈsɪriəs/, designated α Canis Majoris (Latinized to Alpha Canis Majoris, abbreviated Alpha CMa, α CMa)) is the brightest star in the night sky. Its name is derived from the Greek word Σείριος Seirios "glowing" or "scorching". Distance‎: ‎8.60 ± 0.04 ly; (2.64 ± 0.01 pc)    Proper motion (μ)‎: ‎RA: −546.01 mas/‎yr‎; Dec.: −... Semi-major axis (a)‎: ‎7.4957 ± 0.0025″    Parallax (π)‎: ‎379.21 ± 1.58 mas