Orion, the Hunter

A large, well-known constellation visible high in winter's south-southeastern sky.

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Featured Images

Newborn stars in the Orion Nebula
 Bright Babies Thursday, March 1, 2012
Orion, the hunter, including his faint shield
 Shielding the Hunter Friday, February 17, 2012
Plumes of gas spew into space from the roiling surface of Betelgeuse, the bright
 Stellar Timebomb Thursday, December 1, 2011
M78, a reflection nebula in Orion
 Beautiful Reflection Monday, February 21, 2011
The Horsehead Nebula
 Galloping Nebula Saturday, January 8, 2011
IC 2118, the Witch Head Nebula
 Witch Head Nebula Friday, November 26, 2010
Orionid Meteors Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Radio Programs

 Orion’s Shield Lining up the hunter’s shield Saturday, February 18, 2012
Winter Milky Way III Getting armed for a trip through the galaxy Friday, February 17, 2012
Horsehead Nebula Drifting along with an interstellar cloud Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Orion Rising The return of an astronomical beauty Sunday, November 20, 2011
Vanishing Orion A seasonal marker disappears Sunday, May 1, 2011
Alnilam Sailing on a stellar wind Friday, January 14, 2011
Orion's Belt Paying attention to a celestial trio Thursday, January 13, 2011
Spinning Horsehead A spinning horse's head Saturday, January 8, 2011
Orion's Giants Big stars with spectacular fates Thursday, December 23, 2010
Orion Nebula Discovering a stellar nursery Friday, December 3, 2010
Vanishing Orion The hunter moves on Friday, April 23, 2010
Orion's Head Heading for the top of the hunter Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Bellatrix Orion's strong right shoulder Friday, February 12, 2010
Rigel Getting away from a brilliant star Thursday, February 11, 2010
Shrinking Star A giant star slims down a bit Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Orion Planets A hostile location for new planets Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Orion The beautiful celestial hunter Monday, February 8, 2010

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