THE TRUTH ABOUT: Orion - Caught on Camera

The Orionid meteor shower is about to begin – but how long will it last?

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The Independent UK · Oct 1

Orionid meteor shower will light up UK skies this week. Here’s when to see it

‘Shooting stars’ are actually pieces of famous comet

The Independent UK · Oct 1

A 'river' of cosmic gas 1 trillion miles long sent planets in the Orion constellation into tilted orbits

A river of gas over a trillion miles long is streaming onto a young planet-forming system and is tipping it over.

Space · Aug 17

Astrophotographer spends 115 hours capturing Horsehead Nebula in striking detail with backyard telescope

The Horsehead Nebula cuts a dark silhouette against glowing clouds in the constellation Orion.

Space · May 28

Scientists learn how much baby stars in Orion weigh — by watching their dance moves

By peering deep inside Orion's star-forming gas clouds, radio astronomers have been able to directly measure the masses of young binary stars, confirming that our theoretical models are on the right lines.

Space · Apr 28

'Good Stuff is Coming Back With Us,' Says Artemis II Crew—Coming Home Reveals Lunar Craters, Lava Plains

The Artemis II mission has officially surpassed the Apollo 13 distance record as the Orion spacecraft begins its return to Earth. Discover the latest Victor Glover pilot quotes on unseen lunar far side photos and the upcoming splashdown San Diego logistics.

International Business Times UK · Apr 10

Artemis II astronaut snaps a 'stunning' photo of the Moon's surface using an iPhone 17 Pro Max — this is what you can get with 8x zoom (and an unparalleled view)

Amazing photos and videos continue to come back from the Orion spacecraft as it rounds the Moon and heads home.

TechRadar · Apr 7

Astrophotographer spends nearly 70 hours capturing a delicate blue nebula in Orion (photo)

Astrophotographer Emil Andronic captured a gorgeous blue reflection nebula glowing inside the red clouds of Orion's Head in the constellation Orion.

Space · Mar 15

Why are some stars always visible while others come and go with the seasons?

As a space scientist, every time I go outside with my family, I tell my children to look up at the sky. The front door of our home looks southeast, and on winter nights the constellation Orion hangs majestically just above the horizon as soon as it grows dark enough…

The Conversation · Mar 5

Planets, constellations and more: Here's what to look out for around the new moon this week

Grab your telescope and join us on a sightseeing tour, before the moon returns to spoil the fun!

Space · Feb 17