Recent research has revealed that three well-known star clusters — the Orion Nebula Cluster, the Pleiades, and the Hyades — are linked in a cosmic family tree. Though these clusters appear distinct ...

The Orion Nebula, the Pleiades and the Hyades open clusters could represent the different phases of star clusters: baby, ...

Sky Shorts author says Orion a favorite constellation, and shares key details to find and appreciate its beauty.

the constellation Orion with the Orion Nebula Cluster as the central “star” in the sword of Orion, the Pleiades and the Hyades. All three open clusters are highlighted by large yellow circles. Orion ...

I have an absolute passion for the winter constellations currently putting on their stunning show in the southeastern Pottsville sky. If you have been a longtime reader of my Starwatch column, you ...

A prominent winter constellation is Taurus, the bull. It is particularly easy to find this month, because Jupiter is right in the middle of it. At magnitude -2.68, Jupiter will be by far the brightest ...

In last week’s Starwatch, I described at least some of the celestial treasures waiting for you within the great constellation Orion the Hunter. You can have a lot of fun checking them out with even a ...

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