Question

The constellation shown, Orion, was named after

Answer 1

Orion is named after a figure from greek myth, a son of Poseidon.

Answer 2

The correct answer is C. A figure from Greek myth.

Explanation:

In astronomy, a constellation refers to a group of stars that form a specific figure, for example, Orion constellation in the image includes 7 stars and many other secondary stars that form a specific shape or figure. Additionally, constellations that are officially recognized have a proper name. In the case of Orion constellation, this was named after Orion who was a giant in Greek mythology. Orion the giant appears in The Odyssey by Homer and multiple mythical texts. Also, the constellation was named Orion because in one myth it is claimed Orion was sent to the sky by Zeus, who was a god in Greek myth. Thus, the constellation was named after a figure from Greek myth.