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15 Minute Introduction to the Night Sky

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Orion

Orion - The Hunter

Orion - The Hunter

Nick Greene
When it's visible, Orion is usually very easy to spot, thanks to his belt. Check your skymap to find out whether Orion will appear. Look for the three stars of his belt, all about the same distance apart and in a nearly perfect line. There you have Orion, the Hunter, holding his bow, ready for the kill.

What? you say you want to find more constellations? Well, OK, but just one more. This is supposed to be a 15 minute introduction, after all.

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