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But the concept of both Canis Major and Canis Minor belonging to Orion appears to be as ancient as the Dog Star itself.
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Joe Rao,
Space.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Sirius is the brightest star in our skies, and also known as the Dog Star.
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Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
5 Aug. 2025
To trace out the Winter Football, start by locating Sirius, the Dog Star, the brightest star in the sky.
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Dean Regas,
The Enquirer,
11 Feb. 2024
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Joe Rao,
Space.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Sirius is the brightest star in our skies, and also known as the Dog Star.
—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
5 Aug. 2025
To trace out the Winter Football, start by locating Sirius, the Dog Star, the brightest star in the sky.
—
Dean Regas,
The Enquirer,
11 Feb. 2024
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“Dog Star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Dog%20Star. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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