The constellation Orion is one of the most famous star patterns in the night sky. ... The sky map accompanying this article shows how the Orion constellation is formed from its component stars.

After the Big Dipper, probably the best known grouping of stars in the sky is the constellation Orion. Lying on the celestial equator, Orion is an "equal opportunity" constellation, visible from ...

Today, astronomers officially recognize 88 constellations, dividing up the entire night sky. Learning a few of the big ones first makes it way easier to find other stars and deep-space objects.

The constellation of Orion the Hunter becomes 'Orion the hunted' during mid-March as its bright stars light up the southern night sky and make a tantalizing target for skywatchers.

The Orion constellation is one of the most striking in the night sky. Also known as Orion the Hunter, it’s easy to spot thanks to the three bright stars that form his belt: Alnitak, Alnilam ...

This is a great time to view the constellation Orion the Hunter, because it is almost directly south in the early evening sky. What makes Orion noteworthy is: its size; it has a lot of bright ...

Some, called circumpolar constellations, are so close to a celestial pole that they never dip below the horizon and instead just circle that fixed point on the sky every night. They’re always ...

5 famous constellations that (almost) anyone can find. From Andromeda to Ursa Major, these cosmic landmarks dominate the sky. Learning how to spot them will turn you into a star gazer.

FARGO — The most prominent configuration of stars in the evening sky this time of year is the magnificent constellation, Orion. Known casually as "The Hunter," it can be seen in the southern sky ...

Constellations have long served as maps for navigation, canvases for storytelling, calendars for seasonal changes, and charts by which to impart knowledge and meaning.