how many stars make up orion?

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how many stars make up orion?

2006-12-15 07:08:28 · 4 answers · asked by no name 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space

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73 stars

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orion_(constellation)

2006-12-19 06:57:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

In the ancient tradition of Greek astronomers as recorded by Ptolemy, there were 38 stars that made up the entire picture of Orion, including his sword and shield.

2006-12-15 16:06:15 · answer #2 · answered by Keith P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Looks like 14 named stars

http://www.astro.wisc.edu/~dolan/constellations/constellations/Orion.html

2006-12-15 15:11:50 · answer #3 · answered by Gene 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

73 in total

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orion_(constellation)

2006-12-15 15:34:24 · answer #4 · answered by shyboycap 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋