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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

Orion, the Hunter May 25, 2010

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Witch Head Nebula Illuminating the face of a witch January 20, 2020

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

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The constellation Orion

Land of the Supergiants January 4, 2020
Orion

Bad Homes January 31, 2019
Rigel, the brightest star of Orion

Stellar Stunner December 22, 2014
Orion, Jupiter, and other sights in late November

Orion Rising November 26, 2012
IC 2118, the Witch Head Nebula

Witch Head Nebula November 26, 2010