Orion
"Orion is a prominent constellation located on the celestial equator and visible throughout the world. It is one of the most conspicuous and recognizable constellations in the night sky. It was named after Orion, a hunter in Greek mythology. Its brightest stars are Rigel (Beta Orionis) and Betelgeuse (Alpha Orionis), a blue-white and a red supergiant, respectively.
The earliest depiction that has been linked to the constellation of Orion is a prehistoric (Aurignacian) mammoth ivory carving found in a cave in the Ach valley in Germany in 1979. Archaeologists have estimated it to have been fashioned approximately 32,000 to 38,000 years ago. The distinctive pattern of Orion has been recognized in numerous cultures around the world, and many myths have been associated with it. It has also been used as a symbol in the modern world."
The earliest depiction that has been linked to the constellation of Orion is a prehistoric (Aurignacian) mammoth ivory carving found in a cave in the Ach valley in Germany in 1979. Archaeologists have estimated it to have been fashioned approximately 32,000 to 38,000 years ago. The distinctive pattern of Orion has been recognized in numerous cultures around the world, and many myths have been associated with it. It has also been used as a symbol in the modern world."
- Text from Wikipedia entry for "Orion (constellation)" (accessed 11/15/2015)
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Blog Posts and Articles
- "Giza Pyramids? Sorry, Not Orion's Belt" (Derek K Hitchins, 2015)
- "Scott Wolter, Robert Bauval, and the Orion Correlation" (Jason Colavito, 1/13/2015)
- "The Alleged Alignment of the Giza Pyramids with the Constellation Orion" (Michael Heiser, 4/14/2014)
- "An Orion Correlation on the Hopi Reservation?" (Jason Colavito, 1/8/2013)
- "Review of Ancient Aliens S05E04: "Destination Orion"" (Jason Colavito, 1/12/2013)
- "The Orion Mystery" (Larry Orcutt, 2000)
Other Online Media
- "Episode 34: The Giza Pyramid / Orion Correlation" (Exposing PseudoAstronomy podcast, Stuart Robbins, 2012)
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