
The constellation Orion
Dr Chris Lintott gives a tour of the stars that make up Orion, The Hunter, a constellation easily seen during the winter months in the northern hemisphere. This includes the instantly recognisable Orion's Belt - a diagonal line of three stars under which hangs a sword - a vertical collection of stars and nebulae.
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