The Sky at Night

Season 2011, Episode 2

Episode Title: Orion the Hunter

Air Date: 2011-01-31

Overview:

The great winter constellation of Orion is easily visible, with its ruby red star Betelgeuse and distinctive shape. It is also home to the Orion nebula, our nearest stellar nursery, where thousands of stars are being born. Sir Patrick Moore and the Sky at Night team take us on a tour of this magnificent constellation and its jewels.