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How big is the Orion constellation in miles?
The thing is, when we look at Orion we are only looking at a projection. We can see the directions of the stars but we can't see how far away they are. Therefore some of the stars in Orion are close, other are very far away, so it's impossible to say they are grouped together in a volume of space.
How far away is the galaxy Orion from earth?
Orion is a constellation, not a galaxy. The stars in it appear to form a pattern but they are not a unit and they are all completely different distances away. So there is no definitive distance that you can say Orion is away from us. You can only talk about the distance of individual stars that are in it.
What is Orion?
Orion is the hunter constellation found in the winter sky, followed by his dogs, Canus Major and far behind is Canus minor. Orion is holding up a shield and has a weapon, as he is trying to find the rabbit. He never does, because the rabbit is under Orion's feet. (Don't ask why the dogs cant get the rabbit)
What are the list of the stars that make up Orion?
There are thousands of stars in Orion. The three in the belt are Alnilam, Alnitak and Mintaka. The brightest star is Rigel and near that is Saiph. These two stars are in the legs of Orion. On the other side of the belt are the reddish star, Betelgeuse and not far away, Bellatrix. These lie in or near Orion's shoulder. His sword is made up of the stars Pi 1-Pi6.
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
How far from the earth is one of the stars in Orion?
See related question for Betelgeuse - Orion's right shoulder
How far is Orion nebula?
Approx 1,344 light years.
Does Orion contain any galaxies?
The constellation Orion contains at least 4 galaxies.M78 - NGC 2068M43 - De Mairan's NebulaM42 - Orion nebulaIC 434 - Horsehead Nebulaand many other open clusters.Note: These galaxies lie far, far beyond the group of stars delineating the perimeter of the Orion Constellation. By "contain" we just mean we can see these galaxies out the Orion window.
How big is the Orion constellation in miles?
The thing is, when we look at Orion we are only looking at a projection. We can see the directions of the stars but we can't see how far away they are. Therefore some of the stars in Orion are close, other are very far away, so it's impossible to say they are grouped together in a volume of space.
Why cant you see stars being born in the Orion constellation?
Because they're too far away
How far away is the galaxy Orion from earth?
Orion is a constellation, not a galaxy. The stars in it appear to form a pattern but they are not a unit and they are all completely different distances away. So there is no definitive distance that you can say Orion is away from us. You can only talk about the distance of individual stars that are in it.
What is Orion?
Orion is the hunter constellation found in the winter sky, followed by his dogs, Canus Major and far behind is Canus minor. Orion is holding up a shield and has a weapon, as he is trying to find the rabbit. He never does, because the rabbit is under Orion's feet. (Don't ask why the dogs cant get the rabbit)
What are the list of the stars that make up Orion?
There are thousands of stars in Orion. The three in the belt are Alnilam, Alnitak and Mintaka. The brightest star is Rigel and near that is Saiph. These two stars are in the legs of Orion. On the other side of the belt are the reddish star, Betelgeuse and not far away, Bellatrix. These lie in or near Orion's shoulder. His sword is made up of the stars Pi 1-Pi6.
How many constlettions does the Orion have?
One.Orion doesn't "have constellations". Orion is a constellation.
When did Artemis kill Orion?
There is no timeframe given for stories like these. However, he was bathing in the ocean when she fired the shot that killed him. Apollo was jealous of the attention she gave to Orion and wagered to her that she couldn't hit a speck floating in the far off sea. That speck was Orion's head. Another older myth actually states that the cause of Orion's death is a sting from a giant scorpion, which was placed in the heavens at the constellation Scorpio.
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 on Orion is rigel?
Rigel is located in the constellation of Orion. It is the brightest star in the Orion constellation and can be seen as the left foot of the giant in Orion.
