Touring Orion... Above the Belt

Published: Tue, 01/09/18

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If the weather in your part of the world allows, you might be keen to do a little stargazing in these early days of 2018. Here are a few suggestions of sights to see in the northern regions of the constellation Orion. This little tour is ideal for observers with a small telescope in both the northern and southern hemispheres...

Touring Orion, Above the Belt

The constellation Orion harbors some dazzling sights, including the famous Orion Nebula, a bright blister in the nearest star-forming region to our solar system. In this little tour, we’ll have a look at some lesser-known sights in the constellation Orion that are north of the three bright stars of Orion’s Belt. Grab your telescope and head outside to see these lovely sights...