<HTML>Bent wrote:
>
> Dave:
> Since there is 7* difference in declination between
> Saiph (Kappa Orinis) and Sirius, it is not possible for
> Sirius to have been visible in 10450 B.C.. In that year it
> would have been at least 5* below the horizon at +30 lat.
> (Giza) I think if you check it again you might find that
> Sirius didn't become visible at Giza until c. 8250 B.C..
>
> Bent
No, today there is a 7 degrees seperation between Saiph and Sirius, but due to Sirius's high proper motion, in 10430 BC the declination of Sirius was -58o 43' degrees and the declination of Saiph was -58o 22'.
Best Regards.
Dave</HTML>
