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Camping under Orion’s shadow

Posted by in Today's Image | April 1, 2016

Orion the Hunter is one of the most noticeable constellations, as seen from around the world. Here’s a shot taken in the Himalayas.

Photo by Nitish Thakur in India. You can see the constellation Orion easily in this shot, because the 3 medium-bright stars at its midsection - the stars known as Orion's Belt - are so noticeable.

Photo by Nitish Thakur of India. To see the constellation Orion, look first for the 3 medium-bright stars at its midsection. These stars known as Orion’s Belt.

Nitish Thakur? wrote:

Camping under the shadow of Orion on a hiking trip in the Himalayas.

The final picture is a composite of 3 vertical shots.

Thank you, Nitish!

Deborah Byrd

Deborah Byrd

Deborah Byrd created the EarthSky radio series in 1991 and founded EarthSky.org in 1994. Today, she serves as Editor-in-Chief of this website. She has won a galaxy of awards from the broadcasting and science communities, including having an asteroid named 3505 Byrd in her honor. A science communicator and educator since 1976, Byrd believes in science as a force for good in the world and a vital tool for the 21st century. "Being an EarthSky editor is like hosting a big global party for cool nature-lovers," she says.

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