Monday, February 1, 2010

Orion

A) Betelgeuse- Alpha
Rigel- Beta
Bellatrix- Gamma
Mintaka- Delta
Alnilam- Epsilon
B) Orion is one of the most recognizable patterns of stars in the northern sky. According to Greek mythology, Orion, the hunter, was in love with Merope.
C) Can be seen in Rome, Jerusalem, and Sydney.
D) Best viewed in January at 9:00 P.M.
E) Right Ascension: 5 hours
Declination: 5 degrees
F) Translation: The Great Hunter. Visible between latitudes 85 and -75 degrees.

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