* Betelgeuse (α Orionis): A red supergiant star, Betelgeuse is one of the largest and brightest stars visible to the naked eye. It marks Orion's right shoulder.
* Rigel (β Orionis): A blue supergiant, Rigel is the brightest star in Orion and one of the brightest in the night sky. It marks Orion's left foot.
* Bellatrix (γ Orionis): A blue giant star, Bellatrix is the third brightest star in Orion and marks Orion's left shoulder.
* Mintaka (δ Orionis): A blue supergiant, Mintaka forms part of Orion's belt along with Alnilam and Alnitak.
* Alnilam (ε Orionis): A blue supergiant, Alnilam is the middle star in Orion's belt and the second brightest in the constellation.
* Alnitak (ζ Orionis): A blue supergiant, Alnitak is the easternmost star in Orion's belt.
* Saiph (κ Orionis): A blue supergiant, Saiph marks Orion's right knee.
These are just some of the most prominent stars in Orion. The constellation also features many other interesting stars, including the Trapezium, a cluster of young, hot stars in Orion's sword.
