0
What else can I help you with?
What is the difference between Orion and the Orion nebula?
Orion is a constellation made up in the minds of the ancients to represent "Orion" a hunter in mythology. The Orion Nebula is a diffuse nebula located south or Orion's belt. It is an area of extensive star formation. It is only called Orion Nebula as it is seen within the constellation of Orion. See related questions
Where is Orion nebula located?
The Orion Nebula is located in the Milky Way Galaxy, within the Orion constellation, specifically in the Sword of Orion. It is easily visible to the naked eye and is one of the brightest nebulae in the night sky.
What is the most famous nebula?
The Orion Nebula (M42) is one of the most famous and brightest nebulas in the night sky. It is a stellar nursery where new stars are forming and is visible to the naked eye in the constellation of Orion.
What is the name of the bright winter constellation with a belt of three stars and contains a famous nebula?
The constellation you are referring to is Orion. It is prominent in the winter sky and is known for the three stars that form Orion's Belt. Within Orion is the Orion Nebula, a famous stellar nursery where new stars are being born.
Where is constellation Leo in relation to Orion?
Constellation Leo is located to the east of constellation Orion in the night sky. If you are facing south and looking at Orion, Leo will be further to the left and slightly above Orion in the sky.
Which constellation is betelgeuse part of?
Betelgeuse is part of the constellation Orion. It is one of the brightest stars in the night sky and is located in Orion's shoulder.
Why was the constellation Orion placed in the sky?
Orion was placed in the sky in Greek mythology to honor a great hunter named Orion who was killed by a scorpion. The gods took pity on Orion and placed him in the sky as a constellation to immortalize him.
What special features is found in Orion constellation?
It is made of 20 stars, the bigest star is called Betelgeuse, the brightest star is Rigel (which is 40,000 times brighter than our sun; 7th brightest star in the sky) and it is in the shape of a warior. It also contains the Orion Nebula and the Horsehead nebula.
What constellation is known as the hunter?
The constellation known as the hunter is Orion. Orion is one of the most recognizable constellations in the night sky and is named after a mythological Greek hunter.
When and where does Rigel appear in the sky?
Rigel is in the constellation of Orion the hunter, it is visible from Earth during the period of Northern Winter - at night.
How do you use constellation in sentence?
A constellation of stars formed along the sky.
Where is Betelgeuse?
It is in the Orion constellation, and its about 640 light-years away from Earth. It is the second brightest star in the constellation, and the eighth brightest star in our night sky.
