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Children's January sky, Orion constellation


Children's January sky, Orion constellation

Image: Constellation of Orion. Image reworked from Open Source Stellarium software.

January sky for children, constellation Orion

Have you ever gazed at the night sky and admired the twinkling stars? Do you know the constellation of Orion? In this scientific article, we will explore this fascinating constellation together.

The constellation of Orion is one of the most famous constellations in the night sky. It is visible in the northern hemisphere during the winter. Orion is easily recognizable by his characteristic hunter form. He is depicted as a giant warrior holding a sword and shield, and surrounded by shining stars.

The constellation of Orion is also associated with several legends in different cultures. In Greek mythology, Orion was a giant, brave hunter. He was so strong that he could walk on water without drowning. However, he was trapped by a scorpion sent by the goddess of the hunt, Artemis, and was eventually lifted up into the sky to become the constellation Orion.

The brightest stars in the constellation Orion are Betelgeuse and Rigel. Betelgeuse is a giant red star, while Rigel is a bright blue star. Betelgeuse is one of the largest and most luminous stars known, with an estimated diameter over 1,000 times that of the Sun. Rigel is also a very interesting star because it is very young and shines intensely due to its large amount of energy.

The constellation of Orion is also home to the famous "Trapezium" of Orion, a group of four stars very close to each other. These stars are all very young and are forming from a cloud of gas and dust.

The constellation Orion is located in the Milky Way, the white band of stars that can be seen in the night sky. She is part of a group of constellations called the Winter Constellations, which also include Coachman, Taurus, and Gemini.

Now that you know a little more about the constellation Orion, try to spot it the next time you look at the night sky. Perhaps you can identify the bright stars of Betelgeuse and Rigel, as well as the other stars that make up this fascinating constellation.


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