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Orion 10th Year Anniversary Showcase @ Insider Space, Kompleks Maluri, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur (23/5/15)
When: 3.00pm - 6.00pm, Saturday, 23rd May, 2015
About Orion
Ancient mariners and stargazers had been watching the night sky for familiar shapes and patterns. Before the creation of compass and other navigational instruments, these ancient mariners looked at certain group of stars, or constellation, to guide them across vast oceans. The constellation of Orion is one of the most recognizable patterns of stars. Perhaps the most famous constellation of all, Orion has the shape of a Hunter and can be seen in both northern and southern hemispheres. Its bright stars make it easy to recognize, and the abundance of nebulas within it and in the adjoining constellations around it make it a hunting ground for visual observers and astrophotographers alike.
The bright star that forms Orion's left shoulder is Betelgeuse. Nearby is the Horsehead Nebula, which is a swirl of dark dust in front of a bright nebula. The golden star Betelgeuse and the bright blue star Rigel herald its rising. Orion’s "Belt and Sword" stars point to the brightest and most beautiful nebulas in all the skies. Orion’s Belt is formed by three bright stars (Alnitak, Alnilam and Mintaka) in a straight line. From the northern hemisphere, Orion's Belt is easily visible on the southern horizon in winter evenings. Hanging down from Orion's Belt is his sword that is made up of three fainter stars. The central "star" of the sword is actually not a star at all, but the Great Orion Nebula, one of the regions most studied by astronomers in the whole sky.
Orion In Mythology
Like all myths borrowed from several sources over a great length of time, the Greek stories offer many variations. This is one of them :
According to ancient Greek mythology, Orion was the son of Neptune and was the greatest hunter the world had ever known. Orion was famous not only for his prowess as a hunter but also as a lover.
He was madly in love with Metrope, the daughter of King Oenopion of Chios, but Orion was consistantly denied marriage to her. His love for her raged, and while in a drunken stupor, raped Metrope. King Oenopion consulted Dionysus, and found revenge. Dionysus casted Orion into a deep sleep and plagued him with blindness. Upon awakening Orion sought the help of an Oracle. The Oracle told him that to gain his sight back, he would need to travel east and let the rays of the sun strike his eyes. Orion did this and regained his sight.
He later lived in Crete, where Artemis, the goddess of the moon, fell in love with him. Her love for him was so strong that she failed to light the evening sky with moonlight. Apollo, the brother of Artemis, was suspicious of Orion. When Orion boasted that he would eventually rid the earth of all the wild animals, Apollo told the Earth Goddess of Orion's boast and Earth Goddess herself sent Scorpius, the deadly scorpion to Orion.
He engaged the scorpion in battle but quickly realised its armour was impervious to any mortal's attack. Orion then jumped into the sea and swam towards Delos. But Apollo had witnessed Orion's struggle with Scorpius and would not let him escape so easily.
Orion's death came about when Apollo challenged Artemis to hit a speck among the waters of the ocean, saying that the small black object far away in the sea was the head of an infamous and treacherous villain. Not knowing that this speck was Orion swimming, Artemis being an excellent archerer struck the object with a single arrow. She then swam out to retrieve her victim's corpse but discovered she had killed Orion.
In response to her actions, Artemis implored the gods to restore his life, but Zeus objected. Eventually the gods felt sorry for him, so the legendary warrior was placed in the heavens and is represented by the brilliant constellation which bears his name. Here remains the mightiest hunter in the night sky. They also put all of the animals he hunted up there near him. Scorpius, however, was placed on the opposite side of the sky so Orion would never be hurt by it again.
Why Orion?
We chose the name Orion not just because it is famous in Astronomy and Mythology but most importantly it is a simple name, easy to pronounce and thus easy to remember. Moreover, the word Orion appeared in many of our favorite songs such as “Orion” by Metallica, “Pharoah Sails To Orion” by Nightwish and “Orion the Hunter” by Symphony X.
Orion Spiritually
Muslims in ancient times used the Orion constellation in finding the location of Kaabah in order to perform their prayers.
Also, just like the ancient mariners who used the stars to guide them across the sea to safely reach shore, we too need to have guide in steering our way during this voyage from birth to death in our short life on earth. Other than being a famous group of stars or constellation, we picked the name Orion as a constant reminder for us to follow the ‘God-given guide’ in navigating our way through the rough sea of life. Where will we be at the end of the journey .. safely reach shore .. or lost somewhere ?
Band Members
Eddie - Guitars
Bob - Bass
Badang - Vocals & Keyboards
Ratno - Drums
www.mightyorion.com
www.facebook.com/Mighty.Orion
Admission:
RM 5.00
For More Information:
Phone: +6012 2803520
Email: insiderspace2013@gmail.com
URL: www.insworkgroup.com
FB: www.facebook.com/insiderspace
When: 3.00pm - 6.00pm, Saturday, 23rd May, 2015
About Orion
Ancient mariners and stargazers had been watching the night sky for familiar shapes and patterns. Before the creation of compass and other navigational instruments, these ancient mariners looked at certain group of stars, or constellation, to guide them across vast oceans. The constellation of Orion is one of the most recognizable patterns of stars. Perhaps the most famous constellation of all, Orion has the shape of a Hunter and can be seen in both northern and southern hemispheres. Its bright stars make it easy to recognize, and the abundance of nebulas within it and in the adjoining constellations around it make it a hunting ground for visual observers and astrophotographers alike.
The bright star that forms Orion's left shoulder is Betelgeuse. Nearby is the Horsehead Nebula, which is a swirl of dark dust in front of a bright nebula. The golden star Betelgeuse and the bright blue star Rigel herald its rising. Orion’s "Belt and Sword" stars point to the brightest and most beautiful nebulas in all the skies. Orion’s Belt is formed by three bright stars (Alnitak, Alnilam and Mintaka) in a straight line. From the northern hemisphere, Orion's Belt is easily visible on the southern horizon in winter evenings. Hanging down from Orion's Belt is his sword that is made up of three fainter stars. The central "star" of the sword is actually not a star at all, but the Great Orion Nebula, one of the regions most studied by astronomers in the whole sky.
Orion In Mythology
Like all myths borrowed from several sources over a great length of time, the Greek stories offer many variations. This is one of them :
According to ancient Greek mythology, Orion was the son of Neptune and was the greatest hunter the world had ever known. Orion was famous not only for his prowess as a hunter but also as a lover.
He was madly in love with Metrope, the daughter of King Oenopion of Chios, but Orion was consistantly denied marriage to her. His love for her raged, and while in a drunken stupor, raped Metrope. King Oenopion consulted Dionysus, and found revenge. Dionysus casted Orion into a deep sleep and plagued him with blindness. Upon awakening Orion sought the help of an Oracle. The Oracle told him that to gain his sight back, he would need to travel east and let the rays of the sun strike his eyes. Orion did this and regained his sight.
He later lived in Crete, where Artemis, the goddess of the moon, fell in love with him. Her love for him was so strong that she failed to light the evening sky with moonlight. Apollo, the brother of Artemis, was suspicious of Orion. When Orion boasted that he would eventually rid the earth of all the wild animals, Apollo told the Earth Goddess of Orion's boast and Earth Goddess herself sent Scorpius, the deadly scorpion to Orion.
He engaged the scorpion in battle but quickly realised its armour was impervious to any mortal's attack. Orion then jumped into the sea and swam towards Delos. But Apollo had witnessed Orion's struggle with Scorpius and would not let him escape so easily.
Orion's death came about when Apollo challenged Artemis to hit a speck among the waters of the ocean, saying that the small black object far away in the sea was the head of an infamous and treacherous villain. Not knowing that this speck was Orion swimming, Artemis being an excellent archerer struck the object with a single arrow. She then swam out to retrieve her victim's corpse but discovered she had killed Orion.
In response to her actions, Artemis implored the gods to restore his life, but Zeus objected. Eventually the gods felt sorry for him, so the legendary warrior was placed in the heavens and is represented by the brilliant constellation which bears his name. Here remains the mightiest hunter in the night sky. They also put all of the animals he hunted up there near him. Scorpius, however, was placed on the opposite side of the sky so Orion would never be hurt by it again.
Why Orion?
We chose the name Orion not just because it is famous in Astronomy and Mythology but most importantly it is a simple name, easy to pronounce and thus easy to remember. Moreover, the word Orion appeared in many of our favorite songs such as “Orion” by Metallica, “Pharoah Sails To Orion” by Nightwish and “Orion the Hunter” by Symphony X.
Orion Spiritually
Muslims in ancient times used the Orion constellation in finding the location of Kaabah in order to perform their prayers.
Also, just like the ancient mariners who used the stars to guide them across the sea to safely reach shore, we too need to have guide in steering our way during this voyage from birth to death in our short life on earth. Other than being a famous group of stars or constellation, we picked the name Orion as a constant reminder for us to follow the ‘God-given guide’ in navigating our way through the rough sea of life. Where will we be at the end of the journey .. safely reach shore .. or lost somewhere ?
Band Members
Eddie - Guitars
Bob - Bass
Badang - Vocals & Keyboards
Ratno - Drums
www.mightyorion.com
www.facebook.com/Mighty.Orion
Admission:
RM 5.00
For More Information:
Phone: +6012 2803520
Email: insiderspace2013@gmail.com
URL: www.insworkgroup.com
FB: www.facebook.com/insiderspace