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The Great Dog with the star on his shoulder

The constellation Canis Major, or The Great Dog, follows his master, Orion, through the Northern Hemisphere's winter sky. Sirius, also known as the Dog Star, is located on the shoulder of Canis Major. It is the brightest star in the heavens. Indeed, its name means "sparkling" or "scorching."




"'Well then...you see a dog growls when it's angry, and wags its tail when its pleased. Now I growl when I'm pleased, and wag my tail when I'm angry. Therefore, I'm mad.'

'I call it purring, not growling,' said Alice.

'Call it what you like,' said the cat.

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- Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland