Orion: Cosmic Background

Join Jordan and Kit as they explore the astronomy and other cosmic background of the constellation Orion: The Hunter. 

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro

00:33 Background

01:37 First Impressions and Where to Find Orion

03:53 Brightest Star

07:41 Bayer’s Variable Star 

10:39 Gold Star

16:08 Outro

Keywords/Topics Covered: Orion Constellation, Ptolemy, IAU Constellations, Rigel, Betelgeuse, Bellatrix, Orion Nebula, Messier 42, M42 Stellar Winds, Supernova, Deep Sky Objects, Trapezium Cluster, Astronomy, Stargazing, Winter Constellations