The middle “star” appears fuzzy in binoculars; this is the Great Nebula of Orion (also known as M42), breathtaking in even a small telescope. Stars are being formed within this nebula.

The latest research results indicate that these famous star clusters represent the different phases of life of one and the ...

Right now, Orion stands high in the south in our evening sky as soon as darkness falls. The three stars of nearly equal brightness arranged in a short straight line form Orion’s distinctive belt.

In the Southern Hemisphere, Orion appears inverted, and the belt and sword don't make much sense, so Southerners often call this group of stars "the Frying Pan." Let Orion be your guide to the ...

Everything you need to know about the famous Orion's Belt asterism, a pattern of stars in the night sky noted by cultures throughout history.

The Orion Constellation — named after the hunter in Greek mythology — is found on the celestial equator and is a prominent constellation in the night sky.

Paper: G. Beccari, et al. Tale of Three Cities: OmegaCAM uncovers three discrete episodes of star formation in the Orion Nebula Cluster. Astronomy and Astrophysics DOI: 10.1051/0004-6361/201730432 ...

These stars are at nearly the same distance from us (from left, 800, 1,000 and 900 light years). They are blue-white giant stars, each about 20 times the mass of the sun.

The middle “star” appears fuzzy in binoculars; this is the Great Nebula of Orion (also known as M42), breathtaking in even a small telescope. Stars are being formed within this nebula.

If Orion changed to wearing suspenders, the constellation would never be the same again. Step out the next clear night, in late January about 9:30 p.m., face south and look about halfway up.