Orion returns
Posted in General on November 22nd, 2010 by Peter LipscombRising above the eastern horizon, a couple of hours after nightfall, is a constellation familiar to both casual and devoted stargazers – Orion, the hunter. During the winter months it is well placed in the southern sky giving us a chance to explore its celestial bounty.
Orion’s position on the Celestial Equator makes its prominent hourglass pattern of stars visible from most parts of the world. Many cultures created stories about this conspicuous constellation.
