To reference such laws, go to the Map of State Dog Laws and look for the relevant impoundment laws or see the Detailed Discussion of Dog Impoundment Laws. III. Conclusion Whether the reason is history or perceived biology, state laws controlling cats are limited in number and application.
The Sirius Myth. You might be wondering where we got our name, Sirius Publications(tm). The name derives from the star known as Sirius. Look below for more information on the facts, mythology and mystery of Sirius. Facts/Astronomy Mythology Literature Facts: Sirius is located in the constellation Alpha Canis Majoris. It is the brightest star in the night sky, with 22 times the luminosity of the sun. Canis major is at the heel of the constellation Orion. Sirius is bluish-green and very large, and is close to Earth (Distance in Light Years 8.60 Â± 0.04, one of the nearest stars). Sirius is also known as the Dog Star. Sirius is closest to the Earth in Summer, especially July and August.
Sirius is 8.6 light-years from Earth, and its scientific designation is Alpha Canis Majoris. It also goes by the names Canicula, Dog Star and Aschere. The next-brightest star, Canopus, is 74 light-years from Earth and shares the same classification and color as Sirius. The third-brightest star is called Rigil Kentaurus, also known as Alpha Centauri. With a G classification, Rigil Kentaurus appears as yellowish-white to the human eye.