Look for the Orion constellation and the Orion Nebula (Messier 42)—our solar system came from that direction." The increased dust from this galactic encounter could have had several effects.

The Flame Nebula, also called NGC 2024, is a large star-forming region in the constellation Orion that lies about 1,400 light-years from Earth. Believed to be the cosmic fire of creation by the Maya ...

The Orion Nebula is a picture book of star formation, from the massive, young stars shaping the nebula to the pillars of dense gas that may be the homes of budding stars. The star V830 Orionis shines ...

After hours: March 14 at 5:29:10 PM EDT Loading Chart for OEC ...

After hours: March 14 at 5:21:42 PM EDT Loading Chart for OESX ...

I thought it was worth checking out two more features hidden in Orion before we wave him off, namely IC434 and NGC 2024, or by their more familiar personal names, the horsehead and flame nebula ...

Cherry Springs, isolated atop its mountain and surrounded by the 265,000-acre Susquehannock State Forest, remained a haven of ...

Look for the Orion constellation and the Orion Nebula (Messier 42) -- our solar system came from that direction!" The increased dust from this galactic encounter could have had several effects.

On a dark and clear night, the sky can seem filled with stars, some shining brighter than others. But a few of those bright objects aren't actually stars.

What makes this event so special is the simultaneous visibility of multiple ... including: ・Orion’s Belt and the Orion Nebula, located just below Jupiter, offering a breathtaking view of ...