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What is the meaning of the word Orion?
Orion
What is the difference between Orion and the Orion nebula?
Orion is a constellation made up in the minds of the ancients to represent "Orion" a hunter in mythology. The Orion Nebula is a diffuse nebula located south or Orion's belt. It is an area of extensive star formation. It is only called Orion Nebula as it is seen within the constellation of Orion. See related questions
What is the Hindi name for the constellation Orion?
orion
What does the name Orion represent?
Orion represent the hunter. He was the son of Poseidon.
Where is Orion's Belt?
Orion's Belt is three stars in the constellation Orion. It is visible in the north hemisphere during the winter.
What is Orion's history?
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!
How many constlettions does the Orion have?
One.Orion doesn't "have constellations". Orion is a constellation.
What is the meaning of the word Orion?
Orion
Why is orion's belt called orion's belt?
Because it looks like the belt of the hunter Orion, as depicted in the stars of the constellation Orion.
What is the difference between Orion and the Orion nebula?
Orion is a constellation made up in the minds of the ancients to represent "Orion" a hunter in mythology. The Orion Nebula is a diffuse nebula located south or Orion's belt. It is an area of extensive star formation. It is only called Orion Nebula as it is seen within the constellation of Orion. See related questions
What constellation is the Orion telescopes named after?
The Orion telescopes are named after the constellation with the same name, the Orion constellation. The Orion constellation is named after the hunter in Greek mythology also with the same name, Orion.
What type of galaxy is Orion?
Orion is a constellation
Who manufactures Orion Television sets?
Orion.
What is the Hindi name for the constellation Orion?
orion
Is the Betelgeuse next to Orion?
Betelgeuse is part of Orion, it is the red star on Orion's left shoulder.
Where is Orion nebula located?
in what part of the constellation Orion is the Orion nebula located at
What does the name Orion represent?
Orion represent the hunter. He was the son of Poseidon.
