Which is correct?
Star Sirius
or
Sirius Star
And in plural, how should it be said?
Stars Sirius, Canopus and Alpha Centauri are the brighest in the sky.
Or
Sirius, Canopus and Alpha Centauri stars are the brighest in the sky.
Just say ' Sirius is the brightest star in the sky ', and ' Sirius, Canopus and Alpha Centauri are the brightest stars in the sky.
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Just say 'Sirius is the brightest star in the sky', and 'Sirius, Canopus and Alpha Centauri are the brightest stars in the sky.
Christine ChristieWhich is correct?Star SiriusorSirius Star
If you need that sort of arrangement, it has to be "the star Sirius" or "Sirius, the star" (note the comma).
Christine ChristieAnd in plural, how should it be said?
Rover's answer is the best way, but if you want the other order, you need the article agai