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