Orion (constellation) - Wikipedia
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.
Orion Constellation: Facts, location and stars of the hunter
2021年11月4日 · The Orion Constellation — named after the hunter in Greek mythology — is found on the celestial equator and is a prominent constellation in the night sky.
Winter Constellations: Orion the Hunter Reigns in Cold Night Sky
2014年1月30日 · On winter evenings, Orion dominates the sky, surrounded by numerous striking constellations, all decorated with brilliant stars. (Image credit: Starry Night Software) Like celestial jewelry
Winter Constellations – Constellation Guide
The most prominent northern winter constellations are Auriga, Canis Major, Canis Minor, Carina, Eridanus, Gemini, Monoceros, Orion and Taurus. Southern winter constellations are the same as northern summer constellations. There are two major asterisms dominating the winter night sky: the Winter Triangle and the Winter Hexagon.
The Orion Constellation | Pictures, Brightest Stars, and How to …
Orion is best visible in the night sky during the winter months of the Northern Hemisphere and summer months in the Southern Hemisphere. This ranges from October to March. In the Northern Hemisphere, Orion is located in the south-western skies. In the Southern Hemisphere, Orion can be found in the north-western skies.
Orion the Hunter, the most recognizable constellation - EarthSky
2023年12月24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...
Orion Constellation (the Hunter): Stars, Facts, Myth, Location ...
Orion, the Hunter, is one of the best known constellations in the sky. Home to Orion's Belt, the Orion Nebula, and the bright stars Rigel and Betelgeuse, the constellation lies north of the celestial equator and is visible from both hemispheres.
Orion Constellation | Star Map & Facts - GO ASTRONOMY
The Northern constellation of Orion, the Hunter, is best viewed in Winter during the month of January. Orion is the 26th largest constellation. It's brightest star is Rigel at magnitude 0.12. The boundary of the Orion constellation contains 12 stars that host known exoplanets.
Orion the Hunter Reigns in the Winter Sky | Almanac.com
Step outside anytime after 9 P.M. in winter, and it’s easy to spot Orion the Hunter, one of the season’s most easily recognizable constellations. Read Bob Berman’s post about Orion’s five bright stars and why it’s so special.
Orion: the Hunter Constellation - Star Walk
2023年3月24日 · The constellation Orion is best visible during the winter months in the Northern Hemisphere and summer months in the Southern Hemisphere. From May to July, it is in the daytime sky and, therefore, is invisible at most latitudes.