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Orion is a constellation, therefore, a direction in the sky. It is not an object whose size can be measured.
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∙ 14y agoA constellation is not a physical thing. The stars in Orion are all at different distances. The main stars that make up the figure of Orion range from about 240 light-years to over 1300 light-years from Earth.
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∙ 14y agoThe constellation Orion? It isn't getting any larger, or at least not quickly. Constellations are not actual objects; they are just lines that we (or our ancient ancestors!) imagined between the stars in the night sky. Some of the stars are close, while many of them are quite distant. Red giant star Betelgeuse, for example, is about 640 light years away, while Rigel is about 800 LY away.
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∙ 11y agoThe three stars of Orion's belt, appear to us as a perfect straight line. However, in reality, all three stars have a different distance from us.
- Alnitak is approximately 736 light years away from us.
- Alnilam is approximately 1340 light years away from us.
- Mintaka is approximately 915 light years away from us.
So there is no real answer.
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∙ 12y agoOrion is a constellation ... a group of stars in the sky, associated only because
the brains of some human observers perceived a pattern and decided to group
them. There's no actual connection or association among those stars, and they're
all at different distances from Earth.
This contributor happens to have a personal interest in that particular constellation,
since my wife, several years ago, spent perfectly good money to have a star named
after me, and they gave me one in Orion. I can't afford a telescope powerful enough
to see it, so I have to take their word for it. Wherever it is, trust me, its distance is
also different from the distance to any other star in Orion.
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∙ 8y agoA constellation is a collection of stars. Since each star is a different distance form the Earth,constellations are not measured in this way.
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∙ 13y agoOrion is a constellation, a group of stars rather than just one star. The closest star in the constellation is around 17.5 lightyears away.
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∙ 7y agoBetelguese is 425 lightyears from earth. It is also the closest star to our sun.
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∙ 14y agoSee related links for a pictorial
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Why is orion's belt called orion's belt?
Because it looks like the belt of the hunter Orion, as depicted in the stars of the constellation Orion.
What does O Ryan look like in the night sky?
it looks like a hunter with a sword Orion is a constellation, used in ancient times, by astrologers, to identify the stars in the night sky. As stated above, Orion is known as 'Orion the hunter'. You'd have to search for an astrological map to know exactly which stars it contains. The most prominent feature of Orion is called 'Orion's Belt'. The belt contains three prominent stars that align and appear to be equally spaced. These three stars are generally easy to pick out in the night sky.
What constellation is the Orion telescopes named after?
The Orion telescopes are named after the constellation with the same name, the Orion constellation. The Orion constellation is named after the hunter in Greek mythology also with the same name, Orion.
When was Orion born?
Ezra Orion was born in 1934.
The star Rigel in Orion's belt is 900 light years away what does that translate to in kilometers?
Rigel is in Orion, but not in its belt. It is the very bright star at the bottom right as we look at Orion. It is estimated to be anything between 700 and 900 light years away. 700 light years would be about 6,612,165,304,151,910 kilometres and 900 light years would be about 8,501,335,391,052,460 kilometres.
What is a Orion in science?
It is a collection of stars which appeared to the ancient people to look like Orion the Hunter.
How are nebulae named?
Usually they are named of what they look like, like the "Horse Head Nebula". Although some nebulas are named of where they are, like "The Orion Nebula", right below "Orion's Belt".
Why is orion's belt called orion's belt?
Because it looks like the belt of the hunter Orion, as depicted in the stars of the constellation Orion.
Did Orion have good powers?
Orion is said to have been appealing to look upon, and able to manipulate water.
What does O Ryan look like in the night sky?
it looks like a hunter with a sword Orion is a constellation, used in ancient times, by astrologers, to identify the stars in the night sky. As stated above, Orion is known as 'Orion the hunter'. You'd have to search for an astrological map to know exactly which stars it contains. The most prominent feature of Orion is called 'Orion's Belt'. The belt contains three prominent stars that align and appear to be equally spaced. These three stars are generally easy to pick out in the night sky.
What direction do you look from Florida to see constellation Orion?
SW?
What direction do I look in From Nashville Tennessee to see the Gemini constellation?
You look south. It will be right by Orion
Is Nebulae visible on a clear night with the naked eye?
Yes, some nebulae can be seen with the naked eye, if you know where to look. They are better seen with binoculars, but in the right conditions some can be seen with the naked eye, like the Orion nebula, in the constellation of Orion.
When does Orion coming out?
Orion is somewhere in the sky at some time of night during roughly 9 months of the year. The best month to see it depends on what time you want to go out and look at it. If you're like most people who do their gazing between dinner and bed-time, then the best time to see Orion is in the Winter and early Spring.
What direction would you look to find Orion in the winter time?
South
Why do you look for the constellation Orion in the winter?
because thats the season it comes out
What red star is in Orion?
Its famous red star is Betelgeuse, a red giant and very noticeably red when you look at it. It is in the top left corner of Orion.
