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The stars have always been there in the sky. But in ancient times before artificial lights, the night skies were DARK, and there wasn't much to do except make up stories about the shapes that the primitive hunters and shepherds say in the sky. The story of the great hunter Orion was made up about a pattern of stars that people saw that suggested certain shapes, like a club raised high, a shield, Orion's belt and dagger, and a dog (Canis Major) at Orion's heels.
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If you see Orion in the southern sky at 6pm where will you see it at midnight?
If Orion is visible in the south at 6 PM, then we know that it is around April, and that it will set around midnight. Interesting thing about star observations; the time, your location, and the elevation and azimuth of the star. If you know any two with sufficient accuracy, you can calculate the third VERY precisely.
Did Jupiter pass through Orions belt in 1961?
No, Jupiter did not pass through Orion's Belt in 1961. Jupiter's movement in the sky is independent of the position of Orion's Belt, as they are both parts of different constellations and have different orbits in the night sky.
Are sounds coming out of Orion in the sky?
No. Sounds are mechanical waves that needs some material medium to propagate. In the space, the density of particles is too low to carry sound around, so sound waves doesn't propagate. There's an hoax about some Voyager probe recording music or songs "coming from Orion", when "they where near them", but there's no such thing. It's all a lie.
What hangs on Orion's belt?
Hanging from Orion's belt is his sword, consisting of the multiple stars θ1 and θ2 Orionis, called Trapezium and the Orion Nebula (M42).
What is the red supergiant star in the constellation Orion?
The red supergiant star in the constellation Orion is called Betelgeuse. It is one of the brightest stars in the night sky and is easily visible as one of the "shoulders" of the famous Orion constellation. Betelgeuse is nearing the end of its life cycle and is expected to go supernova in the relatively near future.
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.
Which constellation does the Orion nebula appear in the sky?
Not surprisingly - Orion!!
Where is Orion in the summer sky?
Orion is behind the sun in the summer sky - which is why you can't see it. Orion is visible during winter nights, in the Northern Hemisphere.
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.
What does the name Orion mean?
Orion was a giant huntsman of Greek mythology.
What is the Hunter in the sky?
The Hunter in the sky is a prominent constellation known as Orion. It is easily recognizable by its pattern of stars that resemble a hunter with a belt and sword. Orion is visible in the night sky during the winter months in the northern hemisphere.
Where can you see Orion?
Orion can be seen in the night sky during the winter months in the northern hemisphere, and during the summer months in the southern hemisphere. It is a prominent constellation that is easily recognizable by its distinctive pattern of three bright stars in a row, known as Orion's Belt. Look for Orion in the southeastern sky.
What star is below Orion's belt?
Right below (under) Orion's belt is the Orion Nebula- when viewed with the naked eye it looks just like a star- but it is actually consists of many star(s), dust & clouds. The really bright star in Orion (Orion's "left foot") is the 6th brightest star in the sky- Rigel.
Who was Orion?
In Greek mythology, Orion is a giant and skilled hunter. He is often depicted with a sword and shield, chasing the constellation of Pleiades. Orion is also known for being a constellation in the night sky.
How does the constellation Orion come about?
Apollo trick Artemis into killing Orion therefore when she killed him he was sent to the sky.
What season is the best to observe the constellation orion?
Orion is clearly visible in the night sky from November to February.
Who takes Orion's place in the spring sky?
Scorpio
