Orion

Celestial equator
49 stars

21
  • Sky type
    • Single constellation

The constellation of Orion has one of the most famous shapes in the sky.

It represents the giant hunter with his belt, a sword, a club on his right hand, and a shield, bow or lion pelt (depending on the representation) on his left hand.

It is the 26th largest of the 88 modern constellations in the sky.