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According to Encyclopedia Britannica, Orion one of the brightest constellations in our sky, has been known to since early man. The Sumerians (4000-2000 BC) associated Orion with their king Gilgamesh. The ancient Egyptians associated Orion with their god Osiris and the ancient Greeks gave the constellation the name, Orion. In Greek mythology, Orion was a handsome hunter, so the constellation is called "Orion, the Hunter." The second century astronomer, Ptolemy, first cataloged information about Orion in his compilation of astronomical knowledge.
There are many sources of information about Orion. Check with your local library for more resources and information about Orion. It is visible in the night sky throughout the world and it is beautiful!
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