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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.
Supergiant
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Supergiants are among the most massive and most luminous stars. Supergiant stars occupy the top region of the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram with absolute visual magnitudes between about −3 and −8. The temperature range of supergiant stars spans from about 3,400 K to over 20,000 K.
The four brightest stars in NGC 4755 are blue supergiant stars, with a red supergiant star at the centre. (ESO VLT)
The disc and atmosphere of Betelgeuse (ESO)
The disc and atmosphere of Betelgeuse (ESO)
RS Puppis is a supergiant and Classical Cepheid variable.
RS Puppis is a supergiant and Classical Cepheid variable.