Orion wasn't "discovered" in the way that a new planet or star might be. It's a constellation, a pattern of stars that humans have recognized and named for thousands of years.

Here's how it happened:

* Ancient Observations: Early humans looked to the night sky and noticed patterns in the stars. These patterns were helpful for navigation, timekeeping, and understanding the seasons.

* Mythology and Storytelling: Different cultures around the world saw these patterns and created stories and myths about them. The constellation Orion, with its prominent stars, was a popular subject for these stories.

* Naming and Recognition: Over time, these stories and patterns became standardized, with names and shapes being passed down through generations. Orion, as we know it today, was one of these constellations recognized and named by ancient civilizations.

So, Orion wasn't discovered, it was recognized and named based on human observations and cultural interpretations of the night sky.