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16 Jan 10
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Orion, often referred to as "The Hunter," is a prominent constellation located on the celestial equator and visible throughout the world. It is one of the largest, most conspicuous, and most recognizable constellations in the night sky. Its name refers to Orion, a hunter in Greek mythology.
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In myth he had a dog called Sirius.
The star Sirius, which is the brightest star in the sky is also known as the dog star. ;)
The star Sirius, which is the brightest star in the sky is also known as the dog star. ;)
Follow the line of stars that make up the belt downwards and you will come to Sirius, the brightest star in the sky. Follow it upwards and you will come to Aldebran in Taurus the bull, a striking orange star that is surrounded by a loose cluster of stars called the Hyades. Go down from the 3 stars in the belt and slightly to the right and you will see M42, a star forming region that is visible with the naked eye but is striking through any binoculars or telescope.
Also in Orion to the upper right of the constellation is Betelgeuse, a striking red giant, compare this to the bottom left star of the constellation, Rigel which is a brilliant white almost blue colour.
Also in Orion to the upper right of the constellation is Betelgeuse, a striking red giant, compare this to the bottom left star of the constellation, Rigel which is a brilliant white almost blue colour.
You can see the seven sisters naked with the eye.
I meant to ask him but I'm not sure if it's taken place yet.
I'm sure it was on thursday... I can only assume it wasn't good news or we'd have heard by now !!!
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