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Orion (mythology)
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In Greek mythology, Orion was a giant huntsman whom Zeus placed among the stars as the constellation of Orion.
An engraving of Orion from Johann Bayer's Uranometria, 1603 (US Naval Observatory Library)
An engraving of Orion from Johann Bayer's Uranometria, 1603 (US Naval Observatory Library)
Daniel Seiter's 1685 painting of Diana over Orion's dead body, before he is placed in the heavens
Daniel Seiter's 1685 painting of Diana over Orion's dead body, before he is placed in the heavens
Johannes Hevelius drew the Orion constellation in Uranographia, his celestial catalogue in 1690
Johannes Hevelius drew the Orion constellation in Uranographia, his celestial catalogue in 1690
The Fountain of Orion, in Messina, Italy
The Fountain of Orion, in Messina, Italy
Orion (constellation)
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Orion is a constellation which is visible from most parts of the world. As well as being one of the 88 modern constellations, it was one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd-century astronomer Ptolemy. It is named for a hunter in Greek mythology.
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The constellation of Orion, as it can be seen by the naked eye. Lines have been drawn.
The constellation of Orion, as it can be seen by the naked eye. Lines have been drawn.
Orion as depicted in Urania's Mirror, a set of star chart cards published in London c. 1825
Orion as depicted in Urania's Mirror, a set of star chart cards published in London c. 1825
This view brings out many fainter features, such as Barnard's Loop.
This view brings out many fainter features, such as Barnard's Loop.