With the fall season now underway; and the Orionid meteor shower now over, it is a great time to explore the wonders of the constellation Orion as it rises in the east just after midnight. Welcome, ...

With winter just around the corner, we look to the eastern sky on these early December evenings and notice an amazing constellation rising, a true sign of winter. Welcome Orion! This magical ...

Orion the Hunter, one of 88 constellations officially recognized by the International Astronomical Union, emerges in the east around 11 p.m. local daylight time, initially appearing on its side and ...

FARGO — The most prominent configuration of stars in the evening sky this time of year is the magnificent constellation, Orion. Known casually as "The Hunter," it can be seen in the southern sky any ...

On these long, dark winter nights you might consider looking up for a dose of awe in one of the sky’s most recognizable constellations, which is currently very easy to find. The constellation Orion is ...

A year ago, I received an email from Joe McCoubrey, a 13-year-old astronomy enthusiast from Bennett, Colorado, who asked me for a list of the best winter sky targets for small telescopes. The request ...