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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Orion_(constellation)Orion (constellation) - Wikipedia

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   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). Alnitak is around 800 light years away from earth and is 100,000 times more luminous than the Sun and shines with magnitude 1.8; much of its radiation is in the ultraviolet range, which the human eye cannot see. [ 14 ]

2. www.space.com › 16659-constellation-orionOrion Constellation: Facts, location and stars of the hunter

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   Nov 4, 2021 · Finding Orion's Belt is the easiest way to locate the Orion Constellation. Orion's Belt is formed by three bright stars; Alnilam, Mintaka and Alnitak. Orion is in the southwestern sky if you are ...

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4. www.constellation-guide.com › constellation-list › orionOrion Constellation (the Hunter): Stars, Facts, Myth ...

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   Facts, location and map. Orion is the 26th constellation in size, occupying an area of 594 square degrees. It is one of the 15 equatorial constellations. It is located in the first quadrant of the northern hemisphere (NQ1) and can be seen at latitudes between +85° and -75°.

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5. earthsky.org › constellations › orion-the-hunterOrion the Hunter, the most recognizable constellation - EarthSky

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   Dec 24, 2023 · Amr wrote: “Orion is a prominent constellation located on the celestial equator and visible throughout the world. It is one of the oldest and most recognizable constellations, with its 3 main ...

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7. www.britannica.com › place › Orion-constellationOrion | Location & Facts | Britannica

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   Sep 13, 2024 · 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. One of these, Betelgeuse, a variable star, is easily distinguished by its reddish colour and is the 11th ...

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8. nineplanets.org › orion-constellationOrion Constellation | Facts, Information, History & Definition

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   Jul 14, 2020 · The constellation of Orion is the 26 th largest constellation in the night sky. Orion spreads out for around 594 square degrees. The constellation of Orion is easy to spot since it is among the brightest constellations. It lies on the celestial equator and it is visible throughout the world. Right Ascension: 5 hours; Declination: +5 degrees

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   Where is the Orion constellation located?

   • The Orion Constellation — named after the hunter in Greek mythology — is found on the celestial equator and is a prominent constellation in the night sky.

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   Why is Orion called Orion?

   • 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 is most prominent during winter evenings in the Northern Hemisphere, as are five other constellations that have stars in the Winter Hexagon asterism.

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   How many stars are in the Orion constellation?

   • The picture is a stack of a few exposures taken with a 35mm focal length lens (Fujinon 35mm f/1.4) on a stationary tripod. When you first look at the Orion constellation, the first-star pattern you will notice will be the Orion's Belt. It consists of three aligned stars - Alnitak (Zeta), Alnilam (Epsilon), and Mintaka (Delta).

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   How old is the constellation Orion?

   • The constellation of Orion is among the oldest recognized constellations in the world. Among the earliest known depictions of Orion lies in a prehistoric Aurignacian mammoth ivory carving dated to be between 32,000 to 38,000 years old. Orion is the 26 th largest constellation in the sky, stretching for around 594 square degrees.

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   Where is Orion located in the equatorial hemisphere?

   • Orion is the 26th constellation in size, occupying an area of 594 square degrees. It is one of the 15 equatorial constellations. It is located in the first quadrant of the northern hemisphere (NQ1) and can be seen at latitudes between +85° and -75°. The neighboring constellations are Eridanus, Gemini, Lepus, Monocerosand Taurus.

   Orion Constellation (the Hunter): Stars, Facts, Myth, Location

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   Is Orion a bright star?

   • The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica This article was most recently revised and updated by Meg Matthias. Orion is a conspicuous constellation containing many bright stars, including Rigel and Betelgeuse.

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10. astrophotons.com › orionOrion Constellation: Stars, Interesting Facts, Map, Meaning

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    Apr 7, 2020 · 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. It's located on the celestial equator, and it's visible throughout the whole Earth (in some areas only in some seasons, e.g. mostly in Winter and early Spring in the ...