• 2021-04-14
    Orion (astronomy), constellation 1.__________ on the celestial equator east of Taurus. It is an oblong configuration with three stars in line near its center. It is 2.__________on pictorial charts as the figure of Orion, the hunter in Greek mythology, standing with uplifted club. Three bright stars represent his belt and three 3. __________ stars aligned south of the belt represent his sword. Alpha (α) Orionis, or Betelgeuse, is located in the left corner of the oblong, 4.__________ to Orion's shoulder. Beta (β) Orionis, or Rigel, is diagonally opposite Betelgeuse. A nebula 5.__________surrounding the three stars marking Orion's sword is one of the most conspicuous bright nebulas in the heavens.