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Murzim
B1 II-III
There are four unknown spectra in the diagram below. Classify each of them as either a star, a quasar or a galaxy.
Commonly also seen spelled "Murzim," Mirzam is the Beta star of Canis Major, the Larger Dog, the greater of Orion's canine companions.
Its name, "Murzim" means "The Announcer", as its appearance on the horizon signifies the approach of Sirius. This is a pulsating giant that has become the prototype of a class of variable stars (see below).
Other names for this star ar Murzim or Mirza. The names derive from the Arabic name Al Murzim, "The Announcer." ...
Adhara (ε CMa), Aludra (η CMa), Furud (ζ CMa), Menkelb Prior (ο1 CMa), Menkelb Posterior (ο2 CMa), Mirzam, (Murzim, β CMa), Muliphein (γ CMa), Sirius (Dog Star, α CMa), Wezen (δ CMa).
Mothallah Alpha Trianguli
Muliphein Gamma Centauri, Gamma Canis Majoris
Muphrid (or Mufrid) Eta Bootis
Murzim Beta Canis Majoris
Muscida Omicron Ursae Majoris, or
Muscida Pi-1 Ursae Majoris, or
Muscida Pi-2 Ursae Majoris ...
 See also: Star, Canis Major, Sky, Beta Canis Majoris, Sun
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