Orion (constellation)

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 is named after Orion, a hunter in Greek mythology. Its brightest stars are blue-white Rigel (Beta Orionis) and red Betelgeuse (Alpha Orionis). It is discovered by Greek astronomer Ptolemy and remains one of the 88 modern constellations.
== Features ==
=== Stars ===
* Betelgeuse (Alpha Orionis), the second brightest star in the night sky.
* Rigel (Beta Orionis), the brightest star in the night sky.
* Bellatrix (Gamma Orionis)
* Mintaka (Delta Orionis)
* Alnilam (Epsilon Orionis)
* Saiph (Kappa Orionis)
=== Orion's Belt and Sword ===
Orion's Belt or The Belt of Orion is an asterism within the constellation. It consists of the three bright stars Zeta (Alnitak), Epsilon (Alnilam), and Delta (Mintaka). Orion's Sword contains the Orion Nebula, the Messier 43 nebula, the Running Man Nebula, and the stars Theta Orionis, Iota Orionis, and 42 Orionis.
Category:Orion constellation
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