Caption:
Orion is one of the most spectacular constellations in the sky. It is clearly visible above the horizon. Its outline represents the hunter Orion, the son of the god of the sea in Greek and Roman mythology. Two bright starsthe large red star Betelgeuse and the large blue star Rigelform the shoulder and the foot of the hunter. Orion is easy to spot because three of its stars line up to form the hunters belt. This constellation, visible in the skies of both hemispheres,. is a handy reference point for locating other constellations.