1. Betelgeuse (α Orionis): A red supergiant, marking Orion's right shoulder.
2. Rigel (β Orionis): A blue supergiant, marking Orion's left foot.
3. Bellatrix (γ Orionis): A blue giant, marking Orion's left shoulder.
4. Mintaka (δ Orionis): A blue giant, marking Orion's belt, the leftmost star.
5. Alnilam (ε Orionis): A blue supergiant, marking Orion's belt, the middle star.
6. Alnitak (ζ Orionis): A multiple star system, marking Orion's belt, the rightmost star.
7. Saiph (κ Orionis): A blue supergiant, marking Orion's right knee.
8. Meissa (λ Orionis): A blue giant, marking Orion's head.
While these eight stars are the most prominent and form the main shape of Orion, there are many other stars within the constellation.