The constellation of Orion represents the hunter for most of the year, but in mid-March, this prominent collection of stars becomes hunted by skywatchers. The stars of Orion, named after the pinnacle ...

Orion’s Belt is a familiar sight in the night sky during the colder months, often noticed easily. Three bright stars sit in a straight line, rising in the east and crossing high overhead as the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. How many bright stars and constellations can you find in the ...

Betelgeuse is one of the most well-known stars in the night sky. Located about 640 light years from Earth in the constellation Orion, it's a red supergiant nearing the end of its life, destined to ...

Last week in Starwatch, I attempted to cover all of the astronomical treasures of the constellation Orion proudly shining in the Pottsville southern evening sky. It’s loaded with many celestial jewels ...

Stepping out under a clear January night sky is bound to yield amazing results if you love observing constellations. With the prominence of Orion and Taurus near their peak, some otherwise rather ...