Canis Major
Great Dog constellation
Canis Major (CMa) covers 380 square degrees of sky, making it number 43 of 88 by size. Its brightest star is Sirius. It is highest in the evening sky around February.
| Latin name | Canis Major |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | CMa |
| Area | 380 square degrees · No. 43 of 88 by size |
| Brightest star | Sirius |
| Best evening views | February |
| Minneapolis | Rises and sets from Minneapolis |