Rigel

A young blue supergiant star 800 light-years away that marks the right foot of the constellation Orion, the hunter.

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Orion, the Hunter May 25, 2010

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Bad Homes Two stars that are bad homes for life February 1, 2019

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Bad Homes January 31, 2019

Stellar Stunner December 22, 2014

Orion, Jupiter, and other sights in late November

Orion Rising November 26, 2012

Witch Head Nebula November 26, 2010

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