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Rambles of a demented soul. Leading a quiet life on the rock, with dogs and chickens. Have been on the planet almost 7 decades. Born in the depression, been through some more in better times, but have survived pretty much intact physically. Born an artist, have done music, art, drafting, cooking at various times in sequential decades. I am fascinated with geology, and consider myself a fossil...... will die an artist. Artists don't retire. Nothing to retire from!!!!!!

Monday, March 08, 2010

Constellation Orion, the Hunter

Inspired to write this, because I have trouble remembering star names...

Orion, Orion... my first stellar love!!!!!

Alpha Betelgeuse, oh what a name, the big red, about to blow...

Regal, the royal blue
beta diamond, cold fire...

Belatrix, a name brought to cruel shame by J.K.R., the wicked Black witch of Harry Potter fame...

Saiph, Kappa in order make the frame complete....

the belt Alnitak, Alnilam, Mintaka

with M43 and M42, the star nursery sword...
reflection nebulae, horse head in there somewhere,

heavenly jewels sparkling the winter night....

posted by Preston @ 7:16 PM

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