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(a) What is the number of prominent stars in the Orion?

(b) Draw a diagram of the Orion constellation to show the position of prominent stars in it.

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(a) Orion is a well known constellation located on the celestial equator(an imaginary circle equidistant from celestial poles).It is one of the most clearly visible constellations in the night sky. Its brightest stars are Rigel(Beta Orionis) and Betelgeuse(Alpha Orionis).

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