2007-12-14 03:52:41 · 11 answers · asked by phoenixxgrey 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Orion, hands down!
It's probably the most recognizable constellation in the sky, with its distinctive belt stars.
It also contains some of the best viewed 'stellar nurseries', where star formation is taking place right before our eyes!
Interesting question... Have a star!
Clear Skies!
Bobby
2007-12-14 04:04:19 · answer #1 · answered by Bobby 6 · 6⤊ 0⤋
My favorite constellation is Orion.
For us - inhabitants of the northern hemisphere, it is a prominent presence in the winter sky.
It is easily identifiable in the sky.
It bears a reasonable resemblance to its mythological character.
It is comprised of:
* one of the largest Red giants visible with the naked eye Betelgeuse - a star at the end of its lifecycle.
* One of the largest blue giants - rigel - a star at the other end of its lifecycle.
* A beautiful nebula (M42) giving birth to many new stars - at the Orions sword.
2007-12-14 04:04:24 · answer #2 · answered by ReshitMada 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
i've got not got purely one. Orion grew to become into the 1st one i grew to become into waiting to properly known, and once I have been given my first telescope, the 1st non-planet I looked at by using it grew to become into M42, so from a nostalgic attitude, i like Orion. some summers decrease back, I have been given in this "Globular Cluster looking Kick" and grew to become somewhat responsive to area of the sky I had omitted for fairly someday. This have been given me to rejoice with constellations including Ophiuchus, Hercules, Canes Venatici. final summer season, whilst attempting to record seen magnitudes of variable stars (no longer an elementary job style the suburbs), I enjoyed discovering greater approximately Perseus and Cetus. Perseus grew to become into much greater thrilling once I reported to myself, "that smudge wasn't there final week," and, as I later found out, i grew to become into witnessing Comet Holmes, an merchandise that very without word burst into bare eye visibility. i assume, if I ever get a gamble to discover the southern constellations, this record will improve much greater.
2016-12-31 10:54:35 · answer #3 · answered by golka 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's easy, Taurus.
You got aldebaran, You got the crab nebula (which is cool considering how young it is and that it was actually witnessed as a supernova in 1054) AND, there is an upcoming meteor shower in January centered in Taurus.
Nifty.
2007-12-14 04:01:53 · answer #4 · answered by Jansen J 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Orion is stunning! Bright stars in a nice arrangement that is immediately recognizable -- and you gotta love M42. Plus, I like saying the word Betelgeuse. :o)
2007-12-14 04:03:20 · answer #5 · answered by Nature Boy 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Orion. Early in winter, or late, late in the sky in summer. You can see it even in New York City
2007-12-14 05:42:11 · answer #6 · answered by Swede 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Probably Orion because it is so bright and easy to spot.
2007-12-14 04:07:32 · answer #7 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yup its the Bull Taurus for me also,
2007-12-14 04:04:14 · answer #8 · answered by SPACEGUY 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Orion all the way .
2007-12-14 09:09:15 · answer #9 · answered by 𝔸𝕪𝕒𝕕 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I like the Pleaties in my big scope with my 40mm eyepiece. It is so beautiful.
2007-12-14 04:07:35 · answer #10 · answered by B. 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋