Canis Major contains Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky, known as the dog star. It is bright because of its proximity to our Solar System.In contrast, the other bright stars of the constellation are stars of great distance and high luminosity.anis Major /ËkeÉªnÉ¨s ËmeÉªdÊÉr/ is a constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere. In the second century, it was included in Ptolemy 's 48 constellations, and is counted among the 88 modern constellations.
Approximate times to defrost a whole turkey in the fridge: - 10 pounds â 2 days plus 12 hours - 15 pounds â 3 days plus 18 hours - 20 pounds â 5 days - 25 pounds â 6 days plus 6 hours. Check out this handy online calculator to determine how long it will take to defrost your frozen turkey.
to thaw. Small packages of meat, poultry or seafood â about a pound â may thaw in an hour or less. A 3-to 4-pound package may take 2 to 3 hours. For whole turkeys, estimate about 30 minutes per pound. If thawed completely, the food must be cooked immediately. Foods thawed by the cold water method should be cooked before refreezing. Microwave Thawing