And, visible through binoculars and telescopes, the Hunter hosts one of the sky’s most famous sights: the Orion Nebula (M42). But there is much more to see within Orion than these familiar gems.

The constellation of Orion the Hunter becomes 'Orion the hunted' during mid-March as it lights up the southern sky and makes a tantalizing target for skywatchers. Skip to main content.

Orion the Hunter is the king of the constellations, as far as I’m concerned. I’m far from the only one with that opinion. In the minds and imaginations of many, many stargazers all over the ...

The ancient Greeks referred to Orion as “the Hunter.” Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. I like looking back (as well as “looking up”) into history.

The constellations of Orion and Taurus point the way to two shining star clusters now visible in binoculars. Learn how to spot the Pleiades and Hyades star clusters at SPACE.com.

I freely admit that I have a great love affair with the mighty constellation Orion the Hunter. Ever since I was a kid I’ve been in awe of one of the biggest and brightest constellations in the sky.

The ancient Greeks referred to Orion as “the Hunter.” I like looking back (as well as “looking up”) into history. Garrett P. Service described Orion in his 1908 book, “Astronomy with the ...

The night sky’s most conspicuous harbinger of winter now rises in the east around 11 p.m. local daylight time. The constellation Orion the Hunter appears on its side as it rises, with ruddy ...

Orion the Hunter stalked and hunted by night. He was also a bit of a hermit. He moved to a large but deserted island where he could hunt and fish undisturbed.