Dr. Steve Shellman is a research scientist and CEO who enjoys astronomy as a hobby. The constellation Orion is often the first that amateur astronomers learn to identify due to its prominence. Known as "the Hunter," Orion was named after the Greek mythological figure and its outline is formed by distinctive stars. While constellations officially include all celestial objects within their boundaries, the sun is the only star not associated with a constellation.

1. Interesting Facts for Budding
Astronomers - Orion
Steve Shellman

2. Interesting Facts for Budding
Astronomers - Orion
 Dr. Steve Shellman holds a PhD in political science and serves as a research
scientist at the College of William & Mary. He is also the CEO of Strategic
Analysis Enterprises, Inc., which he founded in 2008. When not working, Dr.
Steve Shellman enjoys hobbies such as astronomy.

3. Interesting Facts for Budding
Astronomers - Orion
 Most astronomers get their feet wet by learning to find the constellation
Orion. Also known as "the Hunter," Orion was named after the figure in
Greek mythology. Amateur stargazers learn to recognize stars that make up
the outline of Orion and other constellations, but the official definition of a
constellation includes all stars and objects within that boundary. That
means certain constellations include far-flung galaxies and nebulae. The
exception to the rule is the sun, the only star in our galaxy that is not part of
a constellation.

4. Interesting Facts for Budding
Astronomers - Orion
 Orion is visible from anywhere in the world, making it one of the most visible
constellations. However , many constellations are only visible from the
northern or southern hemispheres; those that appear in both appear upside
down when viewed from one region or the other. Still other constellations
only show up during certain seasons.