Orion, the Hunter

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

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Featured Images

Infrared view of Betelgeuse
 Messy Star Friday, April 12, 2013
Visible- and infrared-light views of Orion
 Double Vision Friday, January 25, 2013
Star forming region in Orion
 Hiding Places Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Orion, Jupiter, and other sights in late November
 Orion Rising Monday, November 26, 2012
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

Radio Programs

Pyramid Stars Guiding lights of the ancient world Monday, March 25, 2013
The Footstool A footstool for the hunter Friday, December 28, 2012
Orion Rising A treat returns to the evening sky Monday, November 26, 2012
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

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