Of all the fixed stars in the night sky, <strong>Sirius</strong> is by far the brightest -its flashing brilliance makes it a striking feature of the northern w... » 

Of all the fixed stars in the night sky, Sirius is by far the brightest -its flashing brilliance makes it a striking feature of the northern winter sky. This book explores why this star has been regarded as an important fixture of the night sky by many civilizations since the beginnings of history. It integrates the cultural history of Sirius with astrophysics in a way that provides a realistic view of how science progresses. «