Orion is a prominent set of stars visible during winter in the northern celestial hemisphere. It is one of the 88 modern constellations; it was among the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd-century astronomer Ptolemy. It is named after a hunter in Greek mythology.

2024年12月20日 · Orion the Hunter is arguably the most recognizable constellation in the world. Orion lies on the celestial equator, making it visible from both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. Orion’s...

A guide to Orion, its brightest stars, best naked-eye sights and deep-sky targets, and how to photograph the constellation.

2021年11月4日 · Orion is in the southwestern sky if you are in the Northern Hemisphere or the northwestern sky if you are in the Southern Hemisphere. It is best seen between latitudes 85 and minus 75...

Orion, named after the mythical Greek hunter, is one of the most conspicuous and recognizable constellations in the night sky worldwide. Its prominent stars arranged in a pattern that resembles an hourglass, topped with a distinctive line of three stars forming Orion's "Belt," make it a universal point of interest among astronomers, both ...

The striking figure of Orion the hunter traveling across the night sky is most prominent during the winter months. In this article, I’ll discuss the location, brightest stars, and origins of the Orion constellation.

Orion (pronounced oʊˈraɪən) is the Latin name of a large constellation (in fact it extends itself for about 36 degrees across the sky) situated close to the celestial equator. As such, it is at least partly visible from both hemispheres in certain times of the year.

2023年1月6日 · It’s one of the most recognizable constellations in the night sky and can be seen from around the world. The easiest way to find Orion is to go outside on a clear night and look for three bright stars close together in an almost-straight line. …

Orion, the hunter, is a famous constellation with distinctive stars, including Betelgeuse and Rigel, and the Orion Nebula. Shift the map to change the time and observe Orion changing position in the night sky.

2006年1月11日 · Orion, one of the most recognized constellations, is visible high in the night sky during winter. It includes several prominent, bright stars including the red giant Betelgeuse (Alpha Orionis) at upper left and blue giant Rigel (Beta Orionis) at lower right. In the center is Orion's "belt" consisting of three bright blue stars.