Chapter 1
The legend of the lost water world
Chapter 2
The real star in Orion's Belt
Chapter 3
Ancient myths and the Orion Wars
Chapter 4
Starseeds on Earth: Finding the cosmic connection
YOUR GOAL
Master of The cosmic mystery of Mintaka
Ch 2 · The real star in Orion's Belt
007skaty Mintaka
Mintaka rides the celestial line (on the center line) / Rising due east and setting due west every time (every single time)
007skaty Positioned just 23 arcminutes south of the celestial equator, Mintaka provides an invaluable navigational marker for Northern and
BETA
007skaty Connect cosmic star paths to discover the peaceful traits and origins of Mintakan starseeds.
Fun Fact
Fast orbits: The two main stars at the heart of the Mintaka system are locked in a tight gravity dance, orbiting each other once every 5.73 days!
Glossary
mintaka (noun)
A multiple star system that forms the western end of the prominent asterism known as Orion's Belt. This five-star system lies 1,200 light-years from Earth and sits directly on the celestial equator.
A multiple star system that forms the western end of the prominent asterism known as Orion's Belt. This five-star system lies 1,200 light-years from Earth and sits directly on the celestial equator.
Quiz
In our own solar system, which real moon is a confirmed ocean world under its icy crust?
Quiz
Why would it be difficult for a stable planet to orbit close to the main stars of Mintaka?