This deep view of the Orion Constellation glows in reddish hues thanks to a filtered view of hydrogen alpha emission, a type ...

Last week in Skywatch, I attempted to cover all of the astronomical treasures of the constellation Orion proudly shining in the southern evening sky. It’s loaded with many celestial jewels, such ...

Many people unfamiliar with the night sky can at least recognize the three stars of Orion’s Belt. Above and below the belt, Betelgeuse and Rigel are two of the brightest stars in the night sky.

Even if you live where light pollution is a problem, you can’t help but be impressed with the great celestial show, especially in the southern half of the sky. Without a doubt, […] Skip to content ...

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 ...

Winter brings a great celestial show, especially in the southern half of the sky. Without a doubt, the brightest stars and constellations of the year are available right now in the early evening.

You’ll find several bright planets, stars and obvious constellations in the February evening sky. The most obvious constellation this month is Orion. To find Orion, face south and look for ...

At month's end, the planet makes a brief and rare excursion into far northern Orion. As Venus' orbit carries it away ... Midwinter is a great time to observe the far southern sky. The spectacular ...

If the Tarantula were as close to us as the Orion Nebula, it would be as large as 60 Full Moons side by side and would cast shadows! It’s also worth stopping by the planets and northern-sky ...

Orion was transmuted once more into the Sailor, with its freshly minted star-names including Drake (Rigel) and Nelson (Betelgeuse). What’s Up Jupiter is brilliant in the evening sky to the south ...

To find Orion, face south and look for Orion’s Belt. It’s made of three moderately bright stars close together in a row and found high in the southern sky.