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Orion was the hunter of Classical Greek mythology.

It is a very easily observable constellation in the night sky. In the Northern Hemisphere ( USA UK etc) it will be seen in the South Western night sky in February/March in the evening and early night.

There is three stars in a close belt, known as Orion's belt, and his sword. Also the bright stars, Betelgeuse, Bellatrix, and Rigel form part of the constellation.

An adjacent constellation named Canis Major ( Great Dog) has the brightest star in the night sky, named 'Sirius' ( Orion's dog). Sirius has a tiny little star in binary formation with it, known as the 'Pup'. The 'pip' can only be seen through a telescope.

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