The constellation of Orion represents the hunter for most of the year, but in mid-March, this prominent collection of stars becomes hunted by skywatchers. The stars of Orion, named after the pinnacle ...

This deep view of the Orion Constellation glows in reddish hues thanks to a filtered view of hydrogen alpha emission, a type of light emitted by hydrogen atoms. The large, intricate semi-circle around ...

The Geminids are expected to run from Dec. 7-17, with a peak on the nights of Dec. 13 and 14 when 120 to 150 shooting stars ...

The Orion Nebula, housed within the Orion constellation, is a hubbub of stars being birthed, living, and dying. Now, NASA has combined images from three different telescopes, and they tell quite the ...

The "This Week in Astronomy" video series, sponsored by Celestron and presented by Dave Eicher, provides weekly updates on astronomical events, research findings, and celestial objects. The featured ...

Offering a unique perspective on this famous constellation, NASA unveils an image that features the hidden allure of the Orion. While Orion is readily recognizable in the night sky, NASA's Picture of ...

There’s magic in the air this holiday season and there’s also magic in the December night skies. These long nights are ...

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 any ...

Look to the eastern horizon shortly before midnight on Oct. 12 to see the moon rising majestically with the red giant Betelgeuse and the stars of the constellation Orion. Jupiter will be close on ...