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Orion, the Hunter

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

Resources

Orion, the Hunter

Orion, the Hunter May 25, 2010

Radio Programs

Last Glance A last good look at the hunter April 23, 2017

Making Elements III Heavy stars make heavy elements March 8, 2017

Neutron Stars Crushing the core of a mighty star February 20, 2017

Bellatrix A truly “bewitching” star November 26, 2016

Horsehead Nebula Destroying a dark horsehead February 13, 2016

Orion Nebula Looking into a cradle of young stars December 2, 2015

Orion Arm A short “arm” of the Milky Way February 17, 2015

Winter Milky Way Looking toward the galaxy’s outskirts February 16, 2015

Seeing Red Seeing red from a dying star February 6, 2015

Orion’s Head Heading for the top of the hunter January 17, 2015

Trapezium Lighting up a galactic trapeze January 16, 2015

Orion Returns The return of an astronomical beauty November 23, 2014

Alnilam A bright buckle for the hunter’s belt February 15, 2014

Rivals Separating a pair of mortal enemies February 7, 2014

Orion Nebula A busy stellar nursery January 22, 2014

Uncertain Giant Taking the measure of a giant star November 22, 2013

Orion Rising Jumbo stars climb into view November 21, 2013

Pyramid Stars Guiding lights of the ancient world March 24, 2013

The Footstool A footstool for the hunter December 27, 2012

Orion Rising A treat returns to the evening sky November 25, 2012

Orion’s Shield Lining up the hunter’s shield February 17, 2012

Winter Milky Way III Getting armed for a trip through the galaxy February 16, 2012

Featured Images

Infrared view of the Orion Nebula

Brilliant Nursery July 12, 2016
The Milky Way galaxy's spiral arms

Arming the Milky Way February 18, 2015
Diagram of Orion, the hunter

Orion's Belt February 16, 2014
Close-up Hubble Space Telescope view of the Orion Nebula

Beautiful Birthplace January 23, 2014
Infrared view of Betelgeuse

Messy Star April 12, 2013
Visible- and infrared-light views of Orion

Double Vision January 25, 2013
Star forming region in Orion

Hiding Places January 23, 2013
Orion, Jupiter, and other sights in late November

Orion Rising November 26, 2012
Newborn stars in the Orion Nebula

Bright Babies March 1, 2012
Orion, the hunter, including his faint shield

Shielding the Hunter February 17, 2012
Plumes of gas spew into space from the roiling surface of Betelgeuse, the bright

Stellar Timebomb December 1, 2011
M78, a reflection nebula in Orion

Beautiful Reflection February 21, 2011
The Horsehead Nebula

Galloping Nebula January 8, 2011
IC 2118, the Witch Head Nebula

Witch Head Nebula November 26, 2010