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2006-12-17 13:39:14 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Orion rises shortly after sunset. It is the brightest winter constellation. There are no bright planets well placed now, but Saturn rises kind of late and is visible in the wee hours. Late winter or early spring Saturn will be well placed at sunset.
2006-12-17 13:45:18 · answer #1 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep. I agree with the above.
Orion.
I did a whole astronomy essay (M.Sc. level) using only Orion, talking about different types of stars (e.g., blue giants, red giants), different types of nebula, asterisms, even mythological history (we often call Orion the Hunter; however, the Greek word "oarion" has given us "warrior" in English).
The constellation is large, made up of very bright stars and is easy to identify by eye. Binoculars are sufficient to reveal special features. It gets even better with telescopes (the "horsehead nebula" is a dark feature -- a cloud of dust blocking light for further stars -- shaped like the knight in a chess set).
It is located in the Milky Way (even though it is not the most luminous portion of the Milky Way).
2006-12-17 23:01:57 · answer #2 · answered by Raymond 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Orion is definitely the one to look for. It's our largest constellation and, I think, the most interesting one.
On his right shoulder is the famous star Betelgeuse, a huge red dying star.
Diagonally down to the right, representing his left foot is the bright blue, young hot star named Rigel.
At his waist are his three belt stars that inspired the placement of the pyramids in Egypt.
Just below the belt, on the left side (as you look at him) is a star nursery where millions of new stars are being born.
Go outside on a clear evening a look up at something incredibly fascinating...and bring the kids.
2006-12-17 22:33:38 · answer #3 · answered by nova30180 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Orion is good. Andromeda too.
Go to Astronomy or Sky & Telescope sites for maps, set to your location.
2006-12-17 22:11:23 · answer #4 · answered by singbloger1953a 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i live in akron, and the one i always see the best is orion. id say since u are only like 100 miles from me its probably the same for you.
2006-12-17 22:45:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think ORION is you best bet, but it is best seen around 10pm to maybe 3am.
2006-12-17 21:43:25 · answer #6 · answered by Aliz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋