In December, observe
the Orion Nebula!
The Orion Nebula can be easily seen on a dark night in the sword of the Orion constellation. Galileo’s telescope allowed him to see hundreds more stars in the Orion constellation than he could view with his eyes alone. Today, we know that the Orion Nebula is a place where stars and planetary systems are forming.
Star Witness News story:
- Hubble Reveals Orion in Picture-Perfect Glory
- Star Witness News stories are written for grades 5-8 and are based on Hubble press releases. “Hubble Reveals Orion in Picture-Perfect Glory” features a zoomable image of the nebula and highlights the nebula's location in the constellation Orion.
Lithographs:
- Orion Nebula
- Lithographs are Hubble Space Telescope images of celestial objects that include informational text and inquiry-based classroom activities. This lithograph features the central region of the Orion Nebula.
Myths vs. realities:
- Stars
- “Myths vs. realities” is a collection of common misconceptions about celestial objects and phenomena. The misconception is stated in the “myth” while the “reality” explains the true situation. “Myths vs. realities: Stars” addresses common misconceptions about stars and stellar evolution.
Fast Facts:
- Orion Nebula
- “Fast Facts” is a collection of tables that provide vital statistics for the planets and other celestial objects. This table lists key facts about the Orion Nebula in an easy-to-read format.
