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Canis Major constellation
Canis Major constellation. Optical image of the constellation Canis Major, the great dog. North is at top. At upper right is Sirius (Alpha Canis Majoris), the brightest star in the sky. It is a white star which lies only 8.6 light years from Earth. At bottom right is the second brightest star in the sky, Canopus (Alpha Carinae), in the constellation Carina, the keel. Canopus lies around 72 light years from Earth. To the left of Canis Major and Carina is the faint constellation Puppis, the poop deck. The Milky Way is seen running from top right to bottom left. This band of light is formed from the millions of stars in the plane of our galaxy
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This print showcases the mesmerizing Canis Major constellation, also known as the great dog. The image, taken from an optical perspective, reveals a stunning view of the night sky with North positioned at the top. At the upper right corner, we are greeted by Sirius (Alpha Canis Majoris), which proudly claims its title as the brightest star in our celestial sphere. This white star is situated a mere 8.6 light years away from our planet Earth. Moving towards the bottom right side of this cosmic masterpiece, we encounter another brilliant entity called Canopus (Alpha Carinae). Nestled within the Carina constellation's keel region and located approximately 72 light years away from us, it stands as one of the second brightest stars visible to our naked eyes. To complement this awe-inspiring scene further, Puppis - a faint yet distinct constellation representing a poop deck - gracefully appears on the left side of Canis Major and Carina. As if these celestial wonders weren't enough to captivate us entirely, we are treated to an enchanting display of our very own Milky Way galaxy stretching across diagonally from top right to bottom left. This magnificent band illuminates our vision with millions upon millions of stars that reside within our galactic plane. This remarkable print embodies both scientific marvels and artistic beauty simultaneously – truly a testament to Science Photo Library's dedication in capturing breathtaking images that inspire wonder and curiosity about our vast universe.
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