[HPforGrownups] Astronomy (was RE:David)

[Shaun Hately]

No: HPFGUIDX 116023

On 19 Oct 2004 at 20:44, Kim McGibony wrote:

> There is indeed a star called Sirius or the dog star,
> it is however, invisible to the naked eye. I would
> think perhaps this has more to do with JKR's choice of
> that name for that charecter especially since as an
> animagus he turns into a dog. Looking for some
> connection between out of context Bible passages and
> any of the Harry Poter books just seems to be to be
> rather a bit far-fetched.

Actually Sirius - the Dog Star is the brightest star in the sky - 
Magnitude -1.46. I think you may have confused it with its 
companion star, Sirius B, often referred to as 'The Pup' which 
cannot be seen without a telescope.


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