However, its modern name probably comes from the Greek for "sparkling" or "scorching."
The ancient Egyptians referred to it as Sothis, due to the fact that it rose just before sunrise during the beginning of the annual floods in the Nile delta. However, its modern name probably comes from the Greek for "sparkling" or "scorching." Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel discovered it in 1844, noting its blue white appearance that was 23 times as luminous as the Sun. Among the ancient Romans, the hottest part of the year was associated with this star, a connection that still survives in the expression, "dog days." FTP, what is this brightest star in the night sky also known as alpha canis majoris or the dog star?
The ancient Egyptians referred to it as Sothis, due to the fact that it rose just before sunrise during the beginning of the annual floods in the Nile delta.
{Sirius} (accept Sirius A or B)