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directions. But it is well to know that some bright “star” is 
probably a wandering planet, and not a sign that you are seeing 
things. 
Constellations 
Groups of stars are known as constellations. Some of the 
most prominent and easily identifiable constellations, and single 
stars, are described in the following pages. Tonight would be 
as good a night as any to get outside and begin training yourself 
I Belt of 
« Orion 
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Figure 3.- — Belt of Orion. 
