How to use the Orion constellation to find Sirius the dog star
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Some of the sky's brightest stars including Rigel and Betelgeuse are located in the iconic constellation Orion. Here's how to find it and then star-hop to Sirius
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Canis Major
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Canis Major and brilliant Sirius in the New Year
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Orion constellation sirius hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy
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How to Use Orion's Belt to Easily Spot Sirius This Month
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