The Three Kings

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Orion
Orion
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List of stars in Orion
Abbreviation: Ori
Genitive: Orionis
Symbology: Orion
Right ascension: 5 h
Declination: +5°
Area: 594 sq. deg. (26th)
Main stars: 7
Bayer/Flamsteed stars: 73
Stars known to have planets: 2
Bright stars: 8
Nearby stars: 2
Brightest star: Rigel (β Orionis) (0.12m)
Nearest star: π3 Ori (26.3 ly)
Messier objects: 3
Meteor showers: Orionids
Chi Orionids
Bordering constellations: Gemini
Taurus
Eridanus
Lepus
Monoceros
Visible at latitudes between +85° and −75°
Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of January
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Credit: Mouser Williams

The Three Kings is used to refer to the three brightest stars in Orion's Belt. They are more commonly referred to as Orion's Belt.