winter
Orion the Hunter
The most recognizable constellation on Earth — three belt stars in a line, two brilliant shoulders, and the Great Nebula below.
Core Biological & Field Specifications
Brightest star
Rigel (β), blue-white supergiant
Key feature
The Belt: Alnitak–Alnilam–Mintaka
Best seen
Winter evenings, 8–10 PM
Deep-sky
M42 Orion Nebula — visible to the naked eye