What looks like a "sword", dangling from Orion's "belt" is the Orion Nebula (M42). It is distanced about 1350 light-years from Earth.
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For some reason, Sirius and Orion occupy a special place in the culture of ancient civilizations in Egypt and around the world.
From Egypt to Mexico in both directions, scientists have discovered buildings and monuments created with detailed precision modeled on the constellation Orion. It was once the center of the sky of our ancient ancestors.
Ancient Egyptians created their calendar in accordance with Sirius
The night sky was different several thousand years ago. We are unfortunate enough to see far too few stars in the night sky due to the increased air pollution. Once upon a time, the sky was a sight of wonders.
As you probably know, Sirius is the brightest star in the sky, and the Egyptians knew that. However, its importance was far more significant as it was their way to determine the beginning of their new year. Far more curious is the fact that the Egyptian calendar had 365 days.
