The Orion Nebula is located just 1,500 light-years away, making it the closest large star-forming region to Earth. Easily ...

But the Orion Nebula also has a dark side ... But you can easily train the eye to reverse the view. It's an illuminating experience that reveals a dark dimension to this familiar object.

This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image presents a visually striking collection of interstellar gas and dust. The Orion Nebula is a picture book of star formation, from the massive, young stars ...

With February’s winter nights regularly dropping below freezing, it’s tempting to take the easy way out and just stay inside.

Hydrogen is responsible for the red glow of the Orion nebula. (Image: Contributed) In the middle of the glowing core you can see vibrant bright new stars. In the wispy clouds around the middle of the ...

Nebulae are captivating cosmic structures, acting as star nurseries, showcasing beauty through NASA's stunning images of ...

Often, on closer inspection, nebulae turn out to be much more than meets the eye. These smudges of color become troves of ...

You’ll find several bright planets, stars and obvious constellations in the February evening sky. The most obvious constellation this month is Orion. To find Orion, face south and look for Orion’s ...

Al Jabbar is one of the Arabic names for Orion, the “Hunter", one of winter's most conspicuous constellations.