Pi Orionis

Pi Orionis (π Ori, π Orionis) is a group of fairly widely scattered stars in the constellation Orion that constitute the asterism Orion's Shield or Orion's Bow.

The location of Pi5 Orionis (π5) in the constellation of Orion (shown as a red circle with a red center)

They form an exception to the general rule that stars that share the same Bayer designation are close together: π1 is nearly 9° north of π6 (Tau Eridani is an even more noteworthy example of this).

All of them were member of asterism 參旗 (Shēn Qí), Banner of Three Stars, Net mansion.

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