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Orion is visible in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, making it one of the most recognizable constellations worldwide. In the Northern Hemisphere, it is best seen during winter months, while in the Southern Hemisphere, it is more prominent during summer. Its bright stars and distinct shape make it a favorite for stargazers across the globe.
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Why is Orion visible in part of the year?
because of the way the earth orbits
How was Orion formed?
Orion is not a physical object, but a constellation in the night sky that was named after Orion, a hunter in Greek mythology. The stars that form the pattern we see as "Orion" are located at different distances from Earth and have no physical connection to each other. The constellation appears the way it does due to our perspective from Earth.
Where is Rigel located?
rigel is the right foot of the constellation orion
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.
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.
How far from the earth is one of the stars in Orion?
See related question for Betelgeuse - Orion's right shoulder
Why is Orion visible in part of the year?
because of the way the earth orbits
What motion cvauses the constellation Orion to be visible at midnight fron New York in winter but not in summe?
the position of the Earth at different times of the year. Sometimes when it is night, you can see Orion. This is because the night side of the Earth is pointing at Orion. On the other side of the sun, the night side is facing in the opposite direction. Away from Orion. Therefore you can't see it. This is characteristic of all locations on Earth but on the other side of the Earth, you would see it in the summer instead.
How was Orion formed?
Orion is not a physical object, but a constellation in the night sky that was named after Orion, a hunter in Greek mythology. The stars that form the pattern we see as "Orion" are located at different distances from Earth and have no physical connection to each other. The constellation appears the way it does due to our perspective from Earth.
What part of the Milky Way is earth in?
It's in the outskirts of the galaxy, in a local spur near the Orion arm.
Where is Rigel located?
rigel is the right foot of the constellation orion
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.
When can people see Orion?
The Best time to see Orion is during the winter.
What is the most shiny constellation?
The constellation that is easiest to see is Orion. It is visible through the winter months in the northern hemisphere. Many other constellations are well recognised by people, but looking from Earth Orion is the most dramatic looking and has some of the brightest stars as we see them. Click on the link below to see a diagram of Orion from NASA's website.
Could you see the Orion's belt from Wales?
Yes, you can see Orion's belt from Wales.
Is the Betelgeuse next to Orion?
Betelgeuse is part of Orion, it is the red star on Orion's left shoulder.
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.
