the Dog Star, a common name for the star Sirius, reflecting its prominence in its constellation, Canis Major (Greater Dog)
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He found the islanders suffering from sickness under the stifling and baneful effects of the Dog-Star Sirius at its first appearance before the sun's rising, in early July.
The name is also said to be derived from Sirius, the "Dog Star", on the claim that Sirius was the first star that can be seen at night.
Hubble, who is really named Canid 3942, has been sent by the powerful Greater Dane (voice of Vanessa Redgrave) on a mission from the Dog Star Sirius 7 to make sure dogs have fulfilled this destiny.
Kevon currently owns a recording studio in Chicago where he has worked with the likes of George Clinton, Dave Hollister, Dreamworks, LL Cool J, Keanu Reeves & Dog Star, Oscar Brown Jr., Mic One, and many other recording artists.
Socrates favored the "Rhadamanthine" oath "by the dog", with "the dog" often interpreted as referring to the bright "Dog Star", i.e., Sirius.
It is more familiarly known as the 'Dog star', owing to its prominent position in its constellation, Canis Major (Big Dog).
Under the pen name Margaret Vandergrift she wrote many juveniles, among which are: The Absent-Minded Fairy, and Other Verses (1884); The Dead Doll, and Other Verses (1900); Under the Dog-Star (1900); and Umbrellas to Mend (1905).