I live in Dallas, TX.
2006-12-05 01:30:27 · 9 answers · asked by davefinegan 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
thats right....watch out for the cat's collar....its there...
2006-12-05 01:39:11 · answer #1 · answered by ashwin_hariharan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Late in the evening (around 11 pm) it will be up in the southeast sky. Even from the city, you may have a chance to see the belt, as the three stars are relatively bright.
Orion is a large constellation. However, if you do this tonight, the Moon will hinder you, with its glare.
Stand facing South-East. Look up, way up, almost directly overhead.
Tonight: Somewhere between the Moon at the Southern horizon, you should find a large "squished" rectangle (a trapezium). If not tonight, then you have to look for the large rectangle.
If you hold out your hand at arms-length and extend your fingers, the rectangle should be about that size, maybe a bit bigger (your hand may be bigger or smaller than mine).
The top left corner star (closest to the Moon) is orange in color. It is called Betelgeuse (and yes, it it pronounced Beetle Juice). With the Moon being so bright, it is possible that you cannot see the star in the lower left corner of the rectangle (Saiph). The right side of the rectangle are bright, blue stars Bellatrix and Rigel (brightest, in bottom left corner).
In the middle of the rectangle, there are three relatively bright star that make a straight line. This is the belt. From East to West (left to right) the star names are: Alnitak, Alnilam and Mintaka.
If you have a chance to view it from a dark spot (away from city lights) and in a week or two (the Moon will have moved away), you will notice the "sword" which hangs below the belt.
2006-12-05 09:53:38 · answer #2 · answered by Raymond 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
And now boys and girls, time once again for Logic's Logic.... Most of these answers are great and correct, and the ones that make light...welll lets just say YOU BEAT ME TO IT !!!!! LOL Anyway...the legend of Orion is such that he was boastful and proud...the gods agreed that he was TOO boastful and proud and sent the little creature, the scorpion to attack him. One sting from the scorpion and Orion was felled. The gods then placed Orion and the scorpion in the sky...Orion with a kill in one hand...upraised club in the other...facing the mighty bull..much like this story (just kidding) Taurus...the little scorpion (Scorpio) was placed in the sky as well....but out of respect that Orion was a mighty hunter, Scorpio was placed in the opposite sky..so Orion would never have to worry again. Orion is a winter constellation (currently mid sky facing south during the evening) and Scorpio is is a Summer constellation...
2006-12-05 10:13:14 · answer #3 · answered by orion_1812@yahoo.com 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Orion is easy to find using a couple of methods. The easiest way to find Orion is to look for the three stars that make up his "belt". These three stars are Alnitak, Alnilam and Minatka. They form one one of the most recognizable patterns in the sky. Another way to find Orion is to look for the four stars that make up his shoulders. Starting from the right shoulder and going clockwise, these stars are Betelgeuse, Bellatrix, Rigel and Saiph. Betelgeuse and Rigel are some of the brightest stars in the heavens, so they are easy to spot any time the constellation is visible. Whichever method you choose, Orion is very easy to find and will soon become a familiar landmark in the sky.
Like any successful hunter, Orion is accompanied in the sky by faithful dogs. In Orion's case, they are Canis Major and Canis Minor. Canis Major is the home of Siruis, the brightest star in the sky, and is easily visible during the winter months waiting at the right "foot" of the great hunter.
When Can You See Orion?
Orion is visible in the early morning hours beginning on the August through early December. Orion will start rising in the East before dawn the first part of August and, over the next several months, rise earlier and earlier until, by December, it rises around 9:00pm and sets in the West just before sunrise.
This means that, beginning in December, Orion is visible during the evening hours. The great constellation is at its most impressive during the crisp cold evenings of winter when it is high and easy to spot in the night sky. Orion remains visible in the evening until around the first of May, when in drops out of our sight until the cycle starts over again the following August.
The easiest way to find Orion is to look for the three stars in his "belt". There isn't another group of three stars in the sky that are spaced so evenly and so easy to find. Once you have found his belt, the rest of the giant constellation is easy to spot.
2006-12-05 09:49:53 · answer #4 · answered by champmagie1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Right in the middle of the Orion Constellation. It's the three bright stars in a row, slightly diagonal to the constellation.
2006-12-05 09:48:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Orion rises in the East around 7:00 pm where you are this time of year. If you want to find constellations in the sky, go to this web site and register.
http://www.heavens-above.com/main.asp?Session=kebgccdmobgiilcfnppljffh
2006-12-05 09:41:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Around midnight or so it should be almost right above you alittle to the north.
2006-12-05 09:38:51 · answer #7 · answered by Jenny 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the Men in Black movie...
2006-12-05 09:33:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
right underneath his belly
2006-12-05 09:41:57 · answer #9 · answered by bextersmom97 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋