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''' Orion ''' is a constellation in the southern sky. | ''' Orion ''' is a constellation in the southern sky. It is surrounded by [[Gemini]], [[Taurus]], [[Eridanus]], [[Lepus]] and [[Monoceros]]. | ||
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===Remarkable objects=== | ===Remarkable objects=== | ||
*α Orionis, Beteigeuze | |||
* [[ M 42]], [[NGC 1976]] or the [[Orion Nebula]] | |||
===History and mythology=== | ===History and mythology=== | ||
The great hunter Orion belongs to one of the most remarkable constellations in the sky. The stars [[Beteigeuze]] and [[Bellatrix]] shine from its shoulders, [[Rigel]] and [[Saiph]] form his feet and the three stars [[Alnitak]], [[Alnilam]] and [[Mintaka]] grace his belt. According to one of the myths, Orion killed the Scorpion, so both hate so much that they won't appear contemporaneously in the sky. When Orion arises, the [[Scorpius]] goes down and vice versa. | |||
===References=== | ===References=== | ||
Revision as of 13:14, 16 December 2007
Orion is a constellation in the southern sky. It is surrounded by Gemini, Taurus, Eridanus, Lepus and Monoceros.
| Orion | |
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| Latin name | Orion |
| Latin genitive | Orionis |
| International abbreviation | Ori |
| Number of stars | 186 |
| Symbology | Orion |
Remarkable objects
- α Orionis, Beteigeuze
- M 42, NGC 1976 or the Orion Nebula
History and mythology
The great hunter Orion belongs to one of the most remarkable constellations in the sky. The stars Beteigeuze and Bellatrix shine from its shoulders, Rigel and Saiph form his feet and the three stars Alnitak, Alnilam and Mintaka grace his belt. According to one of the myths, Orion killed the Scorpion, so both hate so much that they won't appear contemporaneously in the sky. When Orion arises, the Scorpius goes down and vice versa.
References
| 88 Official Constellations by IAU |
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Andromeda • Antlia • Apus • Aquarius • Aquila • Ara • Aries • Auriga • Boötes • Caelum • Camelopardalis • Cancer • Canes Venatici • Canis Major • Canis Minor • Capricornus • Carina • Cassiopeia • Centaurus • Cepheus • Cetus • Chamaeleon • Circinus • Columba • Coma Berenices • Corona Australis • Corona Borealis • Corvus • Crater • Crux • Cygnus • Delphinus • Dorado • Draco • Equuleus • Eridanus • Fornax • Gemini • Grus • Hercules • Horologium • Hydra • Hydrus • Indus • Lacerta • Leo • Leo Minor • Lepus • Libra • Lupus • Lynx • Lyra • Mensa • Microscopium • Monoceros • Musca • Norma • Octans • Ophiuchus • Orion • Pavo • Pegasus • Perseus • Phoenix • Pictor • Pisces • Piscis Austrinus • Puppis • Pyxis • Reticulum • Sagitta • Sagittarius • Scorpius • Sculptor • Scutum • Serpens • Sextans • Taurus • Telescopium • Triangulum • Triangulum Australe • Tucana • Ursa Major • Ursa Minor • Vela • Virgo • Volans • Vulpecula |