Constellation known for the three stars across its middle

ORION

This hunter of Greek myth is easily spotted by its bright "belt" and includes two of the night sky’s ten brightest stars, Betelgeuse and Rigel.

This clue points to Orion, a famous constellation easily spotted by the three bright stars in a straight line that form its "belt." Those stars—Alnitak, Alnilam, and Mintaka—are a well-known feature in the night sky, making Orion one of the most recognizable constellations. The clue avoids wordplay and directly describes this defining visual trait.