Orion and the Orion Nebula

The Orion Nebula is in the sword of Orion the Hunter.

Can you see the hunter's belt and sword in this photo of Orion?

Three bright stars represent Orion's belt.

Hanging from his belt is a sword.

Do you see a reddish glowing nebula in Orion's sword? Astronomers use their telescopes to study the Orion nebula!

To learn how to do easy constellation photography, click on these directions for taking slides or prints of constellations.

Beta Version 2-12-97 written by Vivian Hoette, Education Specialist, Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum, vhoette@midway.uchicago.edu