Orion's Belt is known as an asterism, a pattern of stars that is not one of the 88 official constellations. As its name suggests, Orion's Belt typically represents the waist of Orion in depictions ...

The three belt stars of Orion are actually part of a loose stellar association, a wide-open star cluster with a common origin, moving in space in tandem. From left to right, ...

On these chilly March evenings, there’s nothing quite as nice as a good belt, something to keep you all warm and toasty. I’m talking hot chocolate, tea or whatever.

Orion is not just one of the most recognizable constellations in the night sky—it's a celestial marvel that’s rich with history, mythology, and fascinating astronomical objects. Nestled near the ...

Other stars in the constellation include Hatsya, which establishes the tip of Orion's sword that hangs off the belt, and Meissa, which forms Orion's head. Saiph serves as Orion's right knee.

That will certainly change the look of Orion’s Belt — a pattern of stars that has always been noticed. (It’s mentioned in the Bible. And in movies like Men in Black.) ...

Other principal stars in Orion is the brilliant blue-white Rigel at lower right of the Belt and the fiery red-orange, brilliant Betelgeuse at upper left of the Belt.

The three belt stars of Orion are actually part of a loose stellar association, a wide-open star cluster with a common origin, moving in space in tandem. From left to right, ...

Other principal stars in Orion is the brilliant blue-white Rigel at lower right of the Belt and the fiery red-orange, brilliant Betelgeuse at upper left of the Belt.