Orion’s girdle, or belt—consisting of three bright stars—lies nearly on the celestial equator. Orion is a prominent set of stars visible during winter in the northern celestial hemisphere. It is one of the 88 modern constellations; it was among the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd-century astronomer Ptolemy. Orion: the Hunter Constellation With an apparent… Continue reading Orion’s Belt 3 Bright Stars in Orion Pictures, Location, and Facts