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Constellations | ||
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Made-Up Constellation | ||
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Orion | ||
Stars in Orion | ||
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Other Constellations | ||
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Other Shapes in OrionOther ancient people looked at the same seven stars and saw different things. People in ancient India called the stars "Mriga," the deer. The Chinese saw "Tsan," a soldier defending villages from invaders. The Japanese saw the long sleeve of a kimono, a type of dress. Look at the photo of Orion below. What do you see?
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