Orion Collection (page 6)

Orion star trails above Mount Fairview, Alberta, Canada
February 4, 2012 - Orion star trails above Mount Fairview at Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada

Orion star tails over Mt. Temple, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada
Orion star tails over Mt. Temple near Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada

A manned Asteroid Lander approaches the desolate surface of an asteroid in preparation for landing. Thrusts from reaction control units illuminates the dark side of the lander with a ghostly blue

A command module approaches an awaiting rocket in Earth orbit
An Orion class command module with a crew of three approaches an awaiting rocket in already in Earth orbit destined for Mars moon Phobos

The Orion constellation between trees, Buenos Aires, Argentina
The Orion constellation between a couple of trees from a rural location, Buenos Aires, Argentina

A Phobos mission rocket ignites its chemical thrusters to propel it away from the Earth into a large solar orbit that will intercept Mars in approximately 7 months

The Orion nebula in the infrared overlaid with XMM-Newton X-ray data in blue
This is a Spitzer image of the Orion nebula in the infrared overlaid with XMM-Newton X-ray data in blue

A fish-eye 360 degree image of the entire southern sky
December 13-14 - A fish-eye 360 degree image of the entire southern sky, taken from Coonabarabran, Australia. Orion and Jupiter are at left (west), Sirius, Canis Major

NGC 2174, the Monkey Head Nebula with IC 2159 nebulosity. NGC 2174 is an emission nebula located in the Orion constellation

A view of the Trapezium region, which lies in the heart of the Orion Nebula. Also shown is Messier 43, also known as De Mairans Nebula and NGC 1982, which is an H II region in the Orion constellation

Milky Way and zodiacal light over the Dashanbao Wetlands of China
In an ideal natural dark night of Dashanbao wetlands, Yunnan province of China. The Milky Way from Cygnus to Orion and Gemini intersects the faint glow of zodiacal light near a point marked by bright

M42 nebula in Orion

The Waterfall Nebula
HH-222, The Waterfall Nebula, roughly 1, 350 light-years from Earth in the constellation Orion. The elongated gaseous stream stretches about ten light years and emits an unusual array of colors

A manned Asteroid Lander prepares to land on the surface of an asteroid
A manned Asteroid Lander just moments before settling to the surface of an asteroid. The surface gravity is so low that the lander easily maneuvers by using just the reaction control thrusters

Orion-drive spacecraft in lunar orbit

Orion and Monoceros region

Orion-drive spacecraft using atomic bombs for lift-off

Halo around full moon in a sky of cirrus clouds and contrails
A 22 degree halo around the full moon in a sky of high cirrus clouds and contrails. The moon sits above Orion in the winter sky. Orion is at bottom in the halo

Orion constellation above winter pine trees in Alberta, Canada
February 4, 2012 - Orion constellation above winter pine trees at Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada. Illuminated by moonlight from a gibbous moon

Fish-eye lens view of the northern winter sky
February 7, 2013 - Fish-eye lens view of the northern winter sky on a partly hazy night with some clouds reflecting light pollution from sodium vapour highway and street lights

The Sword of Orion

Explorers in space suits exit an Asteroid Lander
A pair of explorers in space suits exit an Asteroid Lander in preparation for exploring the asteroids surface. The surface gravity is so low that in terms of moving about the experience is more akin

Star clusters NGC 2024 in the center of the Flame Nebula
This composite image shows star clusters NGC 2024 in the center of the Flame Nebula about 1, 4000 light years from Earth. A study of NGC 2024 and the Orion Nebula Cluster

La Ventana arch with the Orion constellation rising above
The famous La Ventana arch with the Orion constellation rising above, El Malpais National Monument, New Mexico

Widefield view in the Orion constellation
This widefield view in the Orion constellation contains the Horsehead Nebula, Flame Nebula, M78, and Barnards Loop

Comet Lovejoy in the winter sky
January 18, 2015 - Comet Lovejoy (C/2014 Q2) at upper right near the Pleiades, with its long blue ion tail stretching back to the left past the Pleiades

L1622, cometary globule in Orion. The Orion superbubble contains dozens of cometary globules illuminated by OB stars within the Orion OB1 association

Beautiful and Obscure Nebula in Orion
This dusty field in the Orion constellation contains the vdb38 and SH263 nebulae

Winter Milky Way from New Mexico
March 10, 2015 - A vertical sweep with a 15mm ultrawide lens from the horizon to past the zenith, taking in a large part of the northern winter Milky Way

View from Mount Lemmon overlooking the city of Tucson, Arizona
A view from midway up Mount Lemmon, looking down into Tucson, Arizona. Orion, Jupiter, and the Pleiades float above the city lights

Winter sky panorama with various deep sky objects

Mosaic of Orion Nebula and Horsehead Nebula

NGC 1977 is a reflection nebula northeast of the Orion Nebula

The Question Mark nebula in Orion
The Question Mark Nebula located in the Orion constellation. Visible in this image is LBN 917 (larger at bottom), and LBN 906 (smaller at top)

Young stars emerge from Orions head
May 17, 2007 - This image from the Spitzer Space Telescope shows infant stars hatching in the head of the hunter constellation, Orion

Orion module orbiting an asteroid

Messier 78, also known as NGC 2068, is a reflection nebula in the constellation Orion

Area around the Belt of Orion, with the Horsehead and Flame Nebula
The area around the Belt of Orion, with the Horsehead and Flame Nebulae at bottom flanking the bright star Zeta Orionis, also known as Alnitak, with Messier 78 at upper left

Aurora borealis seen from Churchill, Manitoba, Canada
February 7, 2014 - Aurora borealis seen from Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. at the Churchill Northern Studies Centre, in a view looking south over the abandoned Churchill Rocket Range

A manned Asteroid Lander descends toward the surface of an ancient asteroid
A manned Asteroid Lander descends toward the rugged and cratered surface of an ancient asteroid. Orbiting the asteroid on the upper left is a Deep Space Vehicle (DSV) and Extended Stay Module (ESM)

An all sky view of Yunnan Astronomical Observatory in China. The Milky Way from summer triangle to Orion is photographed in the image. zodiacal light is also notable

NGC 1999, bright reflection nebula in Orion

Horsehead Nebula region in infrared and visible light

NGC 1999 is a dust filled bright nebula. It is a reflection nebula located in the constellation Orion, and shines from the light of the variable star V380

A reusable lunar shuttle prepares to dock with a lunar cycler
A reusable lunar shuttle, recently launched from the moon, prepares to dock with a lunar cycler. The lunar shuttle has a capacity for six crew and passengers

Artists rendering of NGC 1977, a reflection nebula also called The Running Man Galaxy and near the Orion Nebula

The Belt Stars of Orion

Orion rising at the City of Rocks State Park, New Mexico
December 24, 2014 - Orion rising at the City of Rocks State Park, New Mexico, with light from the waxing crescent moon providing the illumination

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"Discover the Mysteries of Orion: A Celestial Journey" Embark on a cosmic adventure as we unravel the enigmatic wonders of Orion, a constellation that has captivated stargazers for centuries. Look up at the night sky and let your imagination soar. Orion's Belt, three bright stars aligned in perfect harmony, guides our gaze towards this celestial marvel. Among its treasures lies the awe-inspiring Orion Nebula (M42), an interstellar cloud where new stars are born amidst vibrant hues of gas and dust. Its ethereal beauty beckons us to explore further into the depths of space. Venturing deeper into Orion's realm, we encounter M43 - a neighboring nebula that adds even more splendor to this stellar masterpiece. The Horsehead Nebula emerges from within, resembling an equine silhouette against a backdrop of cosmic brilliance. In Nepal's majestic Pharilapche Peak, witness Sirius, Orion, and Aldebaran shining brightly in the celestial sky above. Their radiance illuminates both nature's grandeur and humanity's quest for understanding our place in the universe. The Mauna Kea telescopes stand tall atop Hawaii's volcanic landscape, offering glimpses into distant galaxies while being embraced by the Milky Way itself. Here lies another gateway to deciphering Orion’s secrets – a testament to human ingenuity reaching for infinity. Beyond astronomy lies another facet of "Orion. " On wrestling championship posters worldwide, fierce competitors embody strength and determination under this legendary name – symbolizing power and resilience echoing through time. Delve further into history with an ancient star map depicting constellations like Orion meticulously etched onto stone tablets or cave walls – evidence of humanity’s fascination with these celestial patterns since time immemorial. And finally, let us not forget about "Orion Steamship, " once traversing vast oceans carrying dreams across continents - connecting people through exploration and trade during eras long past.