Orion, the hunter, now on the rise in the southeastern sky early in the evening, is not only bright and well defined but also a major player in mythology and lore. He’s mentioned in the Bible three ...

The most brilliant of all the constellations dominates our evening sky this week, climbing well up in the south around 9 p.m. local time. It is, of course, Orion, the Hunter. But just exactly who was ...

Last week in Skywatch, I attempted to cover all of the astronomical treasures of the constellation Orion proudly shining in the southern evening sky. It’s loaded with many celestial jewels, such as ...

In last week's Starwatch, I told you about the astronomical wonders of my favorite constellation Orion the Hunter, what I call the godfather of the sky! As soon as it's dark enough, you can find it, ...

History and mythology combined to create this stunning photo of Orion seen through the ruins of an old Viking church in Sweden. Taken by skywatcher Per-Magnus Heden, the photo shows the constellation ...