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Orion (constellation)
Orion Constellation Abbreviation Ori Genitive Orionis Pronunciation /?'ra?.?n/ Symbolism Orion, the Hunter Right ascension 5 Declination +5 Family Orion Quadrant NQ1 Area 594 sq. deg. (26th) Main stars 7 Bayer/Flamsteed stars 81 Stars with planets 10 Stars brighter than 3.00m 8 Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) 8 Brightest star Rigel (ß Ori) (0.12m) Nearest star GJ 3379 (17.51 ly, 5.37 pc) Messier objects 3 Meteor showers Orionids Chi Orionids Bordering constellations Gemini Taurus Eridanus Lepus Monoceros Visible at latitudes between +85° and -75°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of January. Click on to see large image Orion is a prominent constellation located on the celestial equator and visible throughout the world. It is one of the most conspicuous and recognizable constellations in the night sky. It was named after Orion, a hunter in Greek mythology. Its brightest stars are Rigel (Beta Orionis) and Betelgeuse (Alpha Orionis), a blue-white and a red supergiant, respectively. ^ Dolan, Chris. "Orion". Archived from the original on 2011-11-28. Retrieved 2011-11-28.
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