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.

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).

Pi Orionis

π1 Ori (7 Orionis) π2 Ori (2 Orionis) π3 Ori (1 Orionis) π4 Ori (3 Orionis) π5 Ori (8 Orionis, forms a visual double with 5 Orionis) π6 Ori (10 Orionis)

Pi Orionis

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

Pi Orionis

See also

Orion's Belt

Orion's Sword

References

Lists of stars

Orion (constellation) Orionis, Pi Orion's Shield