In the designation α Canis Majoris, which part refers to the star and which part refers to the constellation
A)α refers to the constellation and Canis Majoris refers to the star.
B)α Canis Majoris refers to the star whereas Canis Majoris refes to the constellation.
C)α Canis refers to the star whereas Majoris refers to the constellation.
D)None of the other choices are correct.

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In the designation α Canis Majoris, α refers to the star, while Canis Majoris refers to the constellation. The letter α is used to designate the brightest star in a constellation, also known as the alpha star. Canis Majoris is the Latin name of the constellation and can be translated to "Greater Dog."

In the Designation α Canis Majoris, Which Part Refers to the Star