[DOC] [TLE] Rigel in Orion is blue-white | Brightest Stars | EarthSky [PAR] Jan 6, 2016 ... How to see star Rigel in constellation Orion. The star Rigel is easy to spot, in part 
because it's so bright and also ... By early May, it is setting before the sky has a 
chance to get really dark ... You'll look first for three stars in a short, straight line. ... 
Do not confuse Rigel with Sirius, which is farther to the east and... [DOC] [TLE] Focus on stars Betelgeuse and Rigel in Orion | Tonight | EarthSky [PAR] Many constellations have a bright star, but Orion has two: Rigel and Betelgeuse. 
... A red supergiant, Betelgeuse is no slouch of a star either. ... You'll also easily 
recognize Orion by its Belt stars, three medium-bright stars in a short, straight... [DOC] [TLE] Orion (constellation) - Wikipedia [PAR] Orion is a prominent constellation located on the celestial equator and visible 
throughout the world. It is one of the most conspicuous and recognizable 
constellations in the night sky. It was named after Orion, a hunter in Greek 
mythology. Its brightest stars are Rigel (Beta Orionis) and Betelgeuse (Alpha 
Orionis), .... It is known as Shen , literally meaning "three", for the stars of 
Orion's Belt... [DOC] [TLE] A Tale of Two Stars: The Inside Story of Orion's Belt - Space.com [PAR] Feb 14, 2012 ... Orion, one of the most famous winter constellations, shines bright with the stars 
Rigel and Betelgeuse taking center stage in Orion's belt. ... When a star 
accumulates sufficient helium in its core, its energy output increases ... stellar 
colors, do you notice that they're recognizable only for the brightest stars? [DOC] [TLE] What Are the Stars in Orion's Belt? - Universe Today [PAR] Its large size and collection of bright stars -- such as Betelgeuse at the ... at the 
shoulder, Rigel below the belt, and the three stars in the belt  make it easy to 
spot, ... They're one of the most famous asterisms in Western culture, but beyond 
what ... Wide angle shot of Comet Lovejoy with the constellation Orion, showing 
rich... [DOC] [TLE] Getting to Know the Night Sky: The Northern Hemisphere : Articles ... [PAR] There is excellent chance you will not be viewing the night sky from this latitude. 
... Sirius is the brightest star in the sky and rises during the winter months. .... 
Although, it is the largest of all the circumpolar constellations, its stars are often 
..... Thus, the streak you see in the sky aren't really "shooting stars," they're bits 
and... [DOC] [TLE] Exposing PseudoAstronomy Podcast - Shownotes Episode 34 [PAR] May 8, 2012 ... The very basic idea of it is that the three main pyramids at Giza exactly ... to use 
the three belt stars to find the brightest star in the sky, Sirius, which they used for 
navigation. ... though it's below the horizon if you're too far into the southern 
hemisphere. .... Three belt stars do not the constellation Orion make. [DOC] [TLE] Finding Your Way Around The Sky - UWGB Home [PAR] Jul 7, 2008 ... Hipparchus called the 20 or so brightest stars in the sky magnitude 1, and ... A 
zero magnitude star doesn't mean no brightness, it means a very bright star. ... 3, 
190, 283 ... (and make a name for the inventor), and map the southern skies. ... 
stars in the sky were "unformed"; they belonged to no constellation. [DOC] [TLE] Who Moved the Sky? - The Naked Astronomer [PAR] The reason for this was explained in part here, but just know that it's ... In fact, 
some, like Aries, are so non-descript they're not easy to find. ... of the box is Rigel, 
the brightest star in the constellation, and the seventh-brightest star visible from 
Earth. ... Rigel cheats: what we see as a single blue-white star is actually three 
stars. [DOC]

Question: What makes Rigel the brightest star in this constellation is that it's really 3 stars (& they're not in the belt)
Answer: Orion