By Sean Fagan

Orion was often traditionally viewed as a great hunter (Photo: Wikimedia Commons).

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WHY KNOWING THE STARS OF ORION

WILL MAKE YOU

A BETTER NAVIGATOR

 

The very large and distinct Orion constellation has been used as a navigational aid by humans since prehistoric times.

Learn about the fascinating folklore of Orion and how to use this elegant constellation as a night-time, navigational aid.

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*Included below is a fantastic, brief introduction to the astronomy of Orion (and Sirius)...

(This video is also included at the end of the article for those of you that want to read the article first).

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