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Orion

Orion

Orion is a prominent set of stars visible during winter in the northern celestial hemisphere. It is one of the 88 modern constellations; it was among the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd-century astronomer Ptolemy. It is named after a hunter in Greek mythology.


Source: Wikipedia

Image source: IAU and Sky & Telescope magazine (Roger Sinnott & Rick Fienberg)

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Gallery

Horsehead & Flame
There's Gotta be a Pony in there Somewhere! - B33, IC 434, and NGC 2024
Horsehead Nebula
A Horse is a Horse, of Course, of Course – B33 & IC 434: the Horsehead Nebula
IC 2118 - Witch Head Nebula
IC 2118 - Witch Head Nebula & Rigel Mosaic

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