Rigel

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

More Rigel Clearing space around a giant star December 22, 2014

Rigel The hunter’s complicated foot December 21, 2014

Orion Rising Jumbo stars climb into view November 21, 2013

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

Stellar Stunner December 22, 2014

Orion Rising November 26, 2012

Witch Head Nebula November 26, 2010

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