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*''Other name(s):'' Alhabor, Al-Shira( Arabic for ''The Leader''), Aschere(derivation of Al-Shira), Mrgavyadha and Lubdhaka( Sanskrit for ''deer hunter'' and ''hunter'', respectively), Lokabrenna (name used in Scandinavia, that means ''burning done by Loki'' or ''Loki's torch''), Aoboshi(Japanese for ''blue star''). | *''Other name(s):'' Alhabor, Al-Shira( Arabic for ''The Leader''), Aschere(derivation of Al-Shira), Mrgavyadha and Lubdhaka( Sanskrit for ''deer hunter'' and ''hunter'', respectively), Lokabrenna (name used in Scandinavia, that means ''burning done by Loki'' or ''Loki's torch''), Aoboshi(Japanese for ''blue star''). | ||
| − | *''Distance from Sol:'' 8.601 | + | *''Distance from Sol:'' 8.601 ly, 2.637 pc |
*''Type of System:'' Binary | *''Type of System:'' Binary | ||
*''Color:'' A1-White Main Sequence, A2-White Dwarf | *''Color:'' A1-White Main Sequence, A2-White Dwarf | ||
Revision as of 16:51, 13 January 2008
Celestial Information
- Name and Constellation: Alpha Canis Maioris, Canis Maior. Adaption to Latin of the Greek Σείριος (Seirios, which means glowing or scorcher), though the name might not be of Greek origin.
- Other name(s): Alhabor, Al-Shira( Arabic for The Leader), Aschere(derivation of Al-Shira), Mrgavyadha and Lubdhaka( Sanskrit for deer hunter and hunter, respectively), Lokabrenna (name used in Scandinavia, that means burning done by Loki or Loki's torch), Aoboshi(Japanese for blue star).
- Distance from Sol: 8.601 ly, 2.637 pc
- Type of System: Binary
- Color: A1-White Main Sequence, A2-White Dwarf
- Right Ascension: 6h 45m 8.871s
- Declination: -16° 42' 57.99"
Important Events
- 2366: Sirius follows Bosch's lead and leaves the GTVA in favour of joining the Neo-Terran Front.
