Constellations Gallery

Canis Major Constellation

Canis Major Rising

Canis Major (Latin for the greater dog) is one of the 88 modern constellations. It is said to represent one of the dogs following Orion the hunter, and contains Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky.

Lens 50mm
Exposure 10 Minutes (5 with filter)
Camera Canon 10D digital camera
Date November 2004
Guiding Telescope piggyback
Location Kaituna, Wairarapa, New Zealand