Constellation: Orion
Orion is a highly recognisable constellation due to it being bright and resembling a person. As it is located on the celestial equator Orion is visible throughout the world.
This constellation contains Rigel, which is a very bright star equal to approximatley 60,000 of our suns. In fact if Rigel was as close to us as Sirius it would be one-fith as bright as the full moon!
Astronomical Objects in Orion
How to find all nebula and open clusters in the Sword of the Orion constellaion.
Read moreWhat equipment do you need to see Orion?
Technically you don't need any equipment at all to see Orion! However, to see the fainter stars in the constellation, especially from a light-polluted location would require a good pair of binoculars.
