Near which star is the left hand holding the shield anchored, marking the figure's left shoulder?
Answer
Bellatrix ($\gamma$ Orionis)
The structural definition of Orion's limbs relies on connecting the main points. The left hand, holding the shield, is associated with the upper left section of the figure, corresponding to the left shoulder. This left shoulder is marked by the star Bellatrix ($\gamma$ Orionis). While Bellatrix is bright, the background stars defining the extended arm and the shield itself are often noted as being less brilliant than the stars defining the club side, suggesting a difference in stellar visibility for the two implements.
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