Sirius is part of a binary star system. Sirius A will be discussed here.
Location: Ra 90° 45' 9" | Dec -16° 42' 58"
Stellar Classification: Main sequence, Spectral type A1V
Chemical Makeup: Contains and abundance of Hydrogen and signifigent amount of He-Ni on the periodic table, and Sr, Y, Zr, and Ba.
Spectrum Analysis:

Sources:
Landstreet, J. (2011). Abundances of the elements He to Ni in the atmosphere of Sirius A. Astronomy & Astrophysics A&A,528(A132). http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/201016259
Landstreet, J. (2011). Abundances of the elements He to Ni in the atmosphere of Sirius A. Astronomy & Astrophysics A&A,528(A132). http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/201016259
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