The Fixed Stars

Xi Orionis

Xi Orionis, 70 Orionis

Unnamed, known by its Bayer letter. It stands at about 27° Gemini (tropical).

A waypoint on the arm that carries the club upward.

Xi Orionis runs along the raised arm of the Hunter, one of the stars that carry the eye from the shoulder toward the lifted weapon. It is a blue-white star of no great brightness. Little traditional lore attaches to this star.

Little traditional lore attaches to this star; its interest is its place in the arm and club of the figure.