Orion
Constellation

List of stars in Orion
Abbreviation Ori
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.

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