Orion

Running Man Nebula (NGC 1977)

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January 6, 2023January 24, 2024

The Running Man Nebula is a reflection nebula embedded in the larger H II region Sharpless 279 (Sh2-279). It lies 1,500 light-years away in the… Read More »Running Man Nebula (NGC 1977)

Orion’s Belt

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January 1, 2023February 18, 2025

belt of orion,alnitak,alnilam and mintaka

Orion’s Belt is a prominent asterism formed by three stars in the constellation Orion. The three bright blue stars – Alnitak, Alnilam, and Mintaka –… Read More »Orion’s Belt

Orionids

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October 19, 2014July 21, 2021

The Orionids (Orionid Meteor Shower) are an annual meteor shower that occurs between October 16 and October 27. The meteor shower peaks around October 21… Read More »Orionids

Betelgeuse

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August 14, 2014January 17, 2026

Betelgeuse, Alpha Orionis, is the second brightest star in Orion constellation and the ninth brightest star in the sky. It is a supergiant star, distinctly… Read More »Betelgeuse

Orion Nebula – Messier 42

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August 21, 2013February 26, 2023

The Orion Nebula is a famous diffuse emission/reflection nebula located in the constellation Orion. It is also known as Messier 42 (M42) or the Great Orion… Read More »Orion Nebula – Messier 42

Pleiades: The Seven Sisters (Messier 45)

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July 8, 2013December 18, 2021

The Pleiades, also known as the Seven Sisters or Messier 45, is a famous open star cluster located in Taurus constellation. The brightest stars in… Read More »Pleiades: The Seven Sisters (Messier 45)