Question

Explain Orion (Topic:Constellations And Galaxies)

Answer 1

Orion is a prominent constellation located on the celestial equator and visible throughout the world. It is one of the most conspicuous and recognizable constellations in the night sky. It was named after Orion, a hunter in Greek mythology.

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Answer 2

Most visible from the month of January to March, Orion is one of the easiest constellations to be found.

Orion is also called Hunter because in Greek mythology Orion was a giant hunter.

Once while he was hunting, he bragged of how easily he could kill every animal on earth, which was not liked by the Mother Earth at all and in turn she sent a giant scorpion to kill Orion.

After he finally died, – the King – placed Orion and the scorpion into the sky and since then the scorpion has been chasing Orion.