Question

The brightest star in the night sky called Sirius is located close to one of the following constellations. This constellation is:
A. Great Bear
B. Leo Major
C. Cassiopeia
D. Orion

Answer 1

Sirius is the brightest star in the sky. It is located close to the Orion constellation.

Answer 2

The constellation located close to the star Sirius is D. Orion

Explanation:

• Orion is one of the easily recognisable star pattern from the earth.
• The word "Orion" means hunter in Greek mythology.
• It has seven bright stars in which blue-white and red stars are more recognisable.
• It is visible during early part of night throughout the summer in southern hemisphere and winter in northern hemisphere.
• This constellation is used as symbol of modern world.
• When the three middle stars of Orion is connected and looked towards east direction, the brightest star Sirius appears.