Orion: Cosmic Background

Join Jordan and Kit as they explore the astronomy and other cosmic background of the constellation Orion: The Hunter.  Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts   Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/   Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod  Space Gym Tumblr Part 1: https://www.tumblr.com/starrytimepod/705821030963363840/a-space-themed-gym-part-1   Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:33 Background 01:37 First Impressions and Where to Find Orion 03:53 Brightest Star 07:41 Bayer’s Variable Star  10:39 Gold Star 16:08 Outro Keywords/Topics Covered: Orion Constellation, Ptolemy, IAU Constellations, Rigel, Betelgeuse, Bellatrix, Orion Nebula, Messier 42, M42 Stellar Winds, Supernova, Deep Sky Objects, Trapezium Cluster, Astronomy, Stargazing, Winter Constellations