Betelgeuse, one of the brightest stars in the sky in the constellation Orion, has long puzzled astronomers due to its history of dimming and brightening, sometimes unexpectedly. Now a new preprint ...

Astronomers have observed what they believe to be a never-before-seen companion star orbiting Betelgeuse, a pulsating red supergiant star in the shoulder of the Orion constellation. One of the best ...

Optical proof of a tiny companion orbiting supergiant star Betelgeuse is hard to come by. Hubble just spotted new evidence.

February offers a perfect view of Orion the Hunter. Spot its iconic Belt and Sword in the evening sky, with Sirius and ...

Tonight the moon is an especially good pointer to Orion the Hunter and to Betelgeuse in the upper easternmost portion of Orion. The moon will be 14 degrees directly north of Betelgeuse. All you have ...

FARGO — The most prominent configuration of stars in the evening sky this time of year is the magnificent constellation, Orion. Known casually as "The Hunter," it can be seen in the southern sky any ...

Orion the Hunter is such a great constellation, and I have to believe many stargazers share the same opinion. Even if you’re not all that much of a stargazer, you can’t help but notice the mighty ...