Orion
Helderste ster: Rigel
Orion is een van de meest herkenbare sterrenbeelden aan de nachthemel, met zijn beroemde "gordel" van drie uitgelijnde sterren.
Wanneer te zien
Zichtbaar op het noordelijk halfrond van november tot april.
Mythologie
In Greek myth, Orion is a giant hunter, son of Poseidon. Renowned for his beauty and strength, he was killed by a scorpion sent by Gaia to punish his arrogance. Zeus placed him among the stars opposite Scorpius, so the two never cross the sky together — when one rises, the other sets.
Cadeau-idee
A star map featuring the Orion constellation is the quintessential winter gift, or for anyone born in January/February under this spectacular sky. Rigel, Betelgeuse, and Orion's Belt stand out with maximum clarity on a premium print.