Orion, the Hunter

The constellation of Orion, clearly visible in the winter sky, has long inspired myths and stories and fascinated astronomers around the world. In recent years, scientists have made many discoveries about celestial bodies within the Hunter's belt, arms, legs, and weapons. Necia Apfel's clear, concise text, highlighted with diagrams and spectacular full-color photographs, explores and explains intriguing features of Orion, the Hunter-from ancient perspectives on the universe to the birth and evolution of stars. Diagrams, index, bibliography.