- 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 AD CE astronomer Ptolemy It is named after a hunter in Greek mythology
- Orion | Hunter, Giant, Constellation | Britannica
Orion, in Greek mythology, a giant and very handsome hunter who was identified as early as Homer (Iliad, Book XVIII) with the constellation known by his name The story of Orion has many different versions
- 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, Interesting Facts, Map, Meaning
Discover the Orion constellation - interesting facts, bright stars, detailed map, and best astrophotography targets inside
- Orion constellation complete guide
A guide to Orion, its brightest stars, best naked-eye sights and deep-sky targets, and how to photograph the constellation
- The Orion Constellation | Pictures, Brightest Stars, How to Find It
Orion is one of the most recognizable constellations in the night sky, rich in mythology and scientific significance It has been used for navigation for centuries, and its nebulae provide astronomers with key insights into star formation
- Discovering the Universe Through the Constellation Orion
This scientific visualization shows the Orion constellation from a three-dimensional perspective The true space distribution of the constellation as well as how stellar brightness changes with viewing position is revealed by circling around the stars
- Orion Constellation Facts, Stars, Map Myth - Universe Guide
Orion is one of 14 constellations in the equatorial hemisphere The Orion constellation was created by the ancient astronomer Claudius Ptolemy, who lived in the 2nd century in Alexandria, Egypt Orion is a Latin word; the English meaning translation is the Hunter Orion's pronunciation is Ore-i-on
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