Orion is by far the most brilliant of the constellations and is visible from every inhabited part of the Earth.

Orion's pesky hare is with him in the stars According to Greek mythology, Orion and Lepus were placed in the sky by Artemis, goddess of the moon.

Orion, the hunter, now on the rise in the southeastern sky early in the evening, is not only bright and well defined but also a major player in mythology and lore. He’s mentioned in the Bible… ...

In last week’s Skywatch, I told you about the astronomical wonders of my favorite constellation Orion the Hunter, the big guy of the winter sky! At nightfall he’s waiting for you as he… ...

Scorpions and canoes In Greek mythology, the scorpion that killed Orion sits opposite the hunter in the night sky as the constellation Scorpius.

The mythology behind Scorpius has to do with Orion. Orion was a famous hunter and he boasted that he could kill any monster. Earth found Orion arrogant and challenged Orion to a fight.

Orion is a strong celestial name that has both mythological and astronomical significance. With Greek roots, it means "hunter" or "rising in the sky." In Greek mythology, Orion was a hunter and ...

Artemis, like her twin brother, Apollo, was born for greatness. From birth she knew she wished nothing more than to be a great huntress and to live in the mountains and forests of Arcadia hunting ...