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... > mathematical technique > frame of reference > coordinate system > astronomical coordinate > celestial sphere > asterism > Orion's Belt
... > astronomical technique > astrometry > coordinate system > astronomical coordinate > celestial sphere > asterism > Orion's Belt
... > mathematical technique > geometry > geometric figure > sphere > celestial sphere > asterism > Orion's Belt

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Orion's Belt  

Definition

  • Orion's Belt or the Belt of Orion, also known as the Three Kings or Three Sisters, is an asterism in the constellation Orion. It consists of the three bright stars Alnitak, Alnilam and Mintaka. (Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orion%27s_Belt)

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  • Belt of Orion
  • Three Kings
  • Three Sisters

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