The famous constellation that many people know as Orion has captivated humanity for millenia with its bright stars and distinct shape, making it one of the most identifiable groups of stars in the night sky. Join astronomy educators, Michelle and Hunter, as they take you on a tour of Orion, exploring objects from the belt to Betelgeuse, and uncovering some stellar mysteries along the way. How do new stars form? Why are some stars different colors? Is Betelgeuse going to explode? Come on this journey to Orion, and you’ll find out!

Sky Observers Hangout is a production of the Adler Planetarium—the first planetarium in the Western Hemisphere! Located on Chicago’s lakeshore, the museum typically hosts more than half a million visitors each year and reaches millions more through youth STEAM programs, neighborhood skywatching events, peoplepowered research, and other outreach efforts. Today, the Adler is bringing our unique approach—scientific exploration rooted in community and connection—to guests from around the world who can enjoy the digital Adler from their own homes, libraries, schools or offices.

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IMAGE CREDITS
Simulated widefield sky: Stellarium Web https://stellariumweb.org/'>https://stellariumweb.org/
Simulated Orion in the sky: Stellarium Web https://stellariumweb.org/'>https://stellariumweb.org/
Orion constellation with Sirius: Michelle Nichols
Hubble view of Orion Nebula: NASA, ESA, M. Robberto (Space Telescope Science Institute/ESA) and the Hubble Space Telescope Orion Treasury Project Team
Orion Nebula: Jim Sweitzer
All other images credit of the Adler Planetarium

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