Constellation | |
![]() List of stars in Orion |
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Abbreviation | Ori |
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Genitive | Orionis |
Pronunciation | /ɒˈraɪ.ən/ |
Symbolism | Orion, the Hunter |
Right ascension | 5 h |
Declination | +5° |
Quadrant | NQ1 |
Area | 594 sq. deg. (26th) |
Main stars | 7 |
Bayer/Flamsteed stars |
81 |
Stars with planets | 7 |
Stars brighter than 3.00m | 8 |
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 8 |
Brightest star | Rigel (β Ori) (0.12m) |
Nearest star | GJ 3379 (17.51 ly, 5.37 pc) |
Messier objects | 3 |
Meteor showers | Orionids Chi Orionids |
Bordering constellations |
Gemini Taurus Eridanus Lepus Monoceros |
Visible at latitudes between +85° and −75°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of January. ![]() |