can anyone tell me where it is located if you can tell me in the _h _m _._s way and can you please tell me if a 2.4 inch scope is enough to see it
2007-07-17 03:42:09 · 5 answers · asked by brandonm 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
It is in the constellation Orion, the brightest constellation in the sky. Orion is a winter constellation, so you will have to wait a few months to see it. The nebula can be seen easily in a 2.4 inch telescope at low magnification, or even in binoculars. You can even see it without optical aid. Just look! But you do need to know where to look. You need a star chart. The source is an on line star charting site.
2007-07-17 04:07:23 · answer #1 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Orion Nebula is one of the most spectacular objects in the sky. At the moment it is in the early morning sky.
Orion is easy to find as it consists of 3 stars in a straight line (his belt) with a red star (Betelgeuse) above it and a white star (Rigel) below it. At about a 45 degree angle to to belt and below it you will find another 3 star, somewhat fainter than the belt (Orion's sword). The middle star is the Nebula. Even with a pair of binoculars it is good. This nebula is a star factory where stars are being formed from the dust and gas.
2007-07-17 21:55:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ORION NEBULA IS SITUATED IN BETWEEN PERSEUS AND SAGGITTARIUS NEBULA OF OUR MILKYWAY GALAXY.IT IS 1300 LIGHT YEAR AWAY FROM OUR EARTH.IT WAS DISCOVERED BY SHRI NICHOLAS PEIRESC IN THE YEAR 1610.THIS NEBULA IS ONE OF THE BRIGHTEST NEBULA IN THE SKY AND CAN BE SEEN WITH NECKED EYE FROM ANY LATITUDE ON EARTH EXCEPT NORTH POLE.OUR SOLAR SYSTEM IS SITUATED IN THE ORION ARM AND THIS NEBULA IS IN THE IMAGINARY LINE OF SUN TO SIRIUS STAR.
2007-07-17 12:24:37 · answer #3 · answered by Navinchandra Bhogilal parikh-BRC 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its in his body. Its really really dim, but you can still make it out
2007-07-17 10:45:40 · answer #4 · answered by Ryan C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it can be seen with the naked eye
2007-07-17 10:59:47 · answer #5 · answered by Gene 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋