- Orion (constellation) - Wikipedia
Orion is a prominent set of stars visible during winter in the northern celestial hemisphere It is one of the 88 modern constellations; it was among the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd-century astronomer Ptolemy It is named after a hunter in Greek mythology
- Orion Constellation: Stars, Myth, and Location (2025) | Planet Guide
Orion has a fascinating story with roots in Greek mythology You can observe Orion in both the northern and southern hemispheres, even with the naked eye Orion is a popular constellation for amateur astronomers as it offers one of the brightest stars in the sky – Rigel, a blue-white supergiant (1) How far is the Orion constellation from Earth?
- Orion | Location Facts | Britannica
Orion, in astronomy, major constellation lying at about 5 hours 30 minutes right ascension and 0° declination, named for the Greek mythological hunter Orion is one of the most conspicuous constellations and contains many bright stars
- Discovering the Universe Through the Constellation Orion
It’s one of the most recognizable constellations in the night sky and can be seen from around the world The easiest way to find Orion is to go outside on a clear night and look for three bright stars close together in an almost-straight line These three stars represent Orion's belt
- Orion the Hunter, the most recognizable constellation - EarthSky
Orion the Hunter is arguably the most recognizable constellation in the world Orion lies on the celestial equator, making it visible from both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres
- Orion Constellation | Stars, Nebulae and Viewing Guide
Orion, the hunter, is a famous constellation with distinctive stars, including Betelgeuse and Rigel, and the Orion Nebula Shift the map to change the time and observe Orion changing position in the night sky
- Orion Constellation: Stars, Interesting Facts, Map, Meaning
Orion constellation is one of the most popular and recognizable star constellations on the night sky that you can observe with a telescope, binoculars, and even with the naked eye
- The Orion Constellation | Pictures, Brightest Stars, and How to Find It
Orion is the 26th largest constellation in size, occupying an area of 594 square degrees Orion is most famously depicted from the Greek myths, as a hunter in the sky, wielding a shield in the right hand and a sword in the left In the northern hemisphere, Orion means the return of colder weather
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