Orion and OB associations

Astronomy & Observing News

Explore Orion's Massive New Stars with Binoculars

Waves of recent star formation have made Orion winter's most scintillating constellation. You can see how it all came to be.

Orion Nebula by Webb

Astronomy & Observing News

Webb's Dazzling Views of the Orion Nebula

The James Webb Space Telescope has provided its first views of the Orion Nebula, revealing infant stars and the filaments that feed them.

ALMA's view inside Orion Nebula

Astronomy & Observing News

Look Inside the Orion Nebula

New ALMA observations reveal a fiber-like structures within a longer, well-studied filament. These fibers contain the seeds of future stars.

Fantastic Voyage

Observing

Star-Trapping in Orion's Trapezium

Take a high-power ride to seek out baby stars and clotted clouds within the heart of the Orion Nebula.

Three in a Row Show

Explore the Night with Bob King

Enjoy Orion in Shirtsleeves

Throw open the door and welcome back Orion at dawn. The Hunter's return brings relief from the heat and gives us a fresh shot at exploring untouched winter deep-sky objects in comfort.

This Comma Will Make You Pause

Astronomy Blogs

Overlooked Wonders In Orion's Shadow

Put the Great Nebula in Orion in the backseat and pay a visit to its humble neighbors

Celestial Objects to Observe

Observing the Great Orion Nebula

This star-studded pool of misty light provides a feast for observers.