The most brilliant of all the constellations dominates our evening sky this week, climbing well up in the south around 9 p.m. local time. It is, of course, Orion, the Hunter. But just exactly who was ...

One of the joys of looking out into the cold, clear night sky of early spring is to catch a glimpse of Orion, the mighty hunter in the south-southwestern Rochester sky. Some people think it looks more ...

Orion, the hunter, now on the rise in the southeastern sky early in the evening, is not only bright and well defined but also a major player in mythology and lore. He’s mentioned in the Bible three ...

To find the Orion constellation, look for three bright stars in a row in the southwestern sky. These stars make Orion’s belt. Other stars in the constellation include Betelgeuse, a faraway red ...

In last week’s Skywatch, I told you about the astronomical wonders of my favorite constellation Orion the Hunter, the big guy of the winter sky! At nightfall he’s waiting for you as he rises in the ...

Stargazers, rejoice! For the next few weeks, you may be able to catch glimpses of the Orionid meteor shower. The history of the Orionids is rooted in a constellation rich in mythology and the most ...

Look up on any clear night and you can see myriad stars, planets, and the Milky Way stretching across the sky. The chances are that you know some of the constellations. The International Astronomical ...

UW-Milwaukee’s Manfred Olson Planetarium has been hosting a series of events based on the zodiac, and this month they are highlighting Scorpius. Do you know your zodiac sign? Would you know how to ...