Recent research has revealed that three well-known star clusters — the Orion Nebula Cluster, the Pleiades, and the Hyades — are linked in a cosmic family tree. Though these clusters appear distinct ...

This deep view of the Orion Constellation glows in reddish hues thanks to a filtered view of hydrogen alpha emission, a type ...

The latest research results indicate that these famous star clusters represent the different phases of life of one and the ...

While astronomers have previously seen young discs that contain newborn, massive, Jupiter-like planets, McClure says, “we’ve ...

The constellation Orion is an arrangement of stars that ancient Greeks thought looked like a giant figure with a sword belt, so they named it after their legendary mythological hunter, according ...

Some old stories of the constellation we know as Orion involve cannibalism, as the giant figure among the stars grew as bright as he is because he literally fed off a menu of minor gods that added ...

Orion is not just one of the most recognizable constellations in the night sky—it's a celestial marvel that’s rich with history, mythology, and fascinating astronomical objects. Nestled near the ...

The astronomers observed hot minerals just beginning to solidify – the first specks of planet-forming material, the ...

What makes Orion noteworthy: its size; it has a lot of bright stars including the three belt stars; and the Great Orion Nebula.

You’ll find several bright planets, stars and obvious constellations in the February evening sky. The most obvious constellation this month is Orion. To find Orion, face south and look for ...

Orion is visible in the winter, while the stars of Scorpius (the constellation representing the fatal scorpion) appear in the summer, so the two are never above the horizon at the same time.