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Where is the galaxy in the constellation Orion?

The galaxy in the constellation Orion is the Orion Nebula, which is located within the Orion constellation itself. Specifically, it is situated in the "sword" of Orion, below the three stars that form Orion's Belt. The Orion Nebula is a stellar nursery where new stars are being born and is one of the brightest nebulae visible from Earth. While it is not a galaxy in the traditional sense, it is part of the Milky Way galaxy.


Is Orion in the milky way?

Although Orion is really close to the Milky Way, Orion isn't in the Milky Way. Just for the same of clarity: if you mean the Milky Way galaxy as opposed to "that band of diffuse light in the sky," every star bright enough for you to see individually is in the Milky Way galaxy.


What is the size of a elliptical galaxy?

An elliptical galaxy is a galaxy having an approximately ellipsoidal shape and a smooth, nearly featureless brightness profile. The galaxies range in shape from nearly spherical to highly flattened and have hundreds of millions to over one trillion stars.See link for more information


Is the galaxy of Orion getting wider?

The Orion galaxy is not getting wider. Galaxies are huge collections of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity and don't expand in the same way the universe does. The distance between galaxies is increasing due to the expansion of the universe, but individual galaxies like Orion remain the same size.


Is Orion a constellation star or galaxy?

Orion is a constellation, not a star or a galaxy. It is a prominent constellation in the night sky, named after a mythological hunter in Greek mythology. The stars within the Orion constellation form a recognizable pattern that is visible during certain times of the year.

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Is an E7 galaxy a type of elliptical galaxy?

No, an EO galaxy is not a type of elliptical galaxy. They are a lenticular galaxy.


Do you exist in the elliptical galaxy?

We live in a spiral galaxy, not in an elliptical galaxy.


Is Orion a galaxy by itself or is it only in a galaxy?

Orion is a constellation in our galaxy, the Milky Way.


How many stars are in the elliptical galaxy?

An elliptical galaxy is a type of galaxy not a particular one.


What kind of galaxy is an elliptical galaxy?

An elliptical galaxy is an egg shaped galaxy that has an almost featureless image.


Where is Orion galaxy?

There is no galaxy specifically known as "Orion Galaxy". Of course, there are millions of galaxies in the Orion constellation, just as there are millions of galaxies in any other direction.


What type of galaxy is Orion?

Orion is a constellation


Which galaxy is the biggest spiral or giant elliptical?

The largest known galaxy is elliptical


Is the Milky Way Galaxy an Elliptical galaxy?

No. The Milky Way is believed to be a barred spiral galaxy.


How are elliptical galaxies different from spiral galaxy's?

An elliptical galaxy is round. A spiral galaxy is shaped like a spiral.


Where is the galaxy in the constellation Orion?

The galaxy in the constellation Orion is the Orion Nebula, which is located within the Orion constellation itself. Specifically, it is situated in the "sword" of Orion, below the three stars that form Orion's Belt. The Orion Nebula is a stellar nursery where new stars are being born and is one of the brightest nebulae visible from Earth. While it is not a galaxy in the traditional sense, it is part of the Milky Way galaxy.


Which galaxy has no blue stars?

Elliptical Galaxy The Elliptical Galaxy has mostly old stars and blue stars are new stars.