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Map of the summer sky in France - Illustration - Summer sky map. Artwork - Map plotted for a latitude of 45 degrees north, showing the sky in July at 2 am or in August at midnight. Map showing the sky in july at 2 a.m or in august at midnight for a latitude of 45 degrees north (metropolitan France)

Map of the summer sky in France - Illustration - Summer sky map. Artwork - Map plotted for a latitude of 45 degrees north, showing the sky in July at 2 am or in August at midnight. Map showing the sky in july at 2 a.m or in august at midnight for a latitude of 45 degrees north (metropolitan France)

G. Cannat

PIX4594752

Map of the Ete sky in France - Illustration - Summer sky map. Artwork - Map plotted for a latitude of 45 degrees north, showing the sky visible in France in mid-night at around 0:30 am, and more broadly in Europe and the world inside a strip stretching from 38 degrees to 52 degrees north latitude. This map also corresponds to the sky visible in June in the second part of the night and in August in the first part of the night. Map showing the sky visible in France in july in the middle of the night at 0h30 a.m (english hour) for a latitude of 45 degrees north. This map also shows the sky in the whole world between 38 degrees and 52 degrees north. This map also refers to june in the second part of the night and to august in the first part of the night

Map of the Ete sky in France - Illustration - Summer sky map. Artwork - Map plotted for a latitude of 45 degrees north, showing the sky visible in France in mid-night at around 0:30 am, and more broadly in Europe and the world inside a strip stretching from 38 degrees to 52 degrees north latitude. This map also corresponds to the sky visible in June in the second part of the night and in August in the first part of the night. Map showing the sky visible in France in july in the middle of the night at 0h30 a.m (english hour) for a latitude of 45 degrees north. This map also shows the sky in the whole world between 38 degrees and 52 degrees north. This map also refers to june in the second part of the night and to august in the first part of the night

G. Cannat

PIX4594855

Map of the Ete sky in France - Illustration - Summer sky map. Artwork - Map plotted for a latitude of 45 degrees north, showing the sky visible in France in mid-night at around 0:30 am, and more broadly in Europe and the world inside a strip stretching from 38 degrees to 52 degrees north latitude. This map also corresponds to the sky visible in June in the second part of the night and in August in the first part of the night. Map showing the sky visible in France in july in the middle of the night at 0h30 a.m (english hour) for a latitude of 45 degrees north. This map also shows the sky in the whole world between 38 degrees and 52 degrees north. This map also refers to june in the second part of the night and to august in the first part of the night

Map of the Ete sky in France - Illustration - Summer sky map. Artwork - Map plotted for a latitude of 45 degrees north, showing the sky visible in France in mid-night at around 0:30 am, and more broadly in Europe and the world inside a strip stretching from 38 degrees to 52 degrees north latitude. This map also corresponds to the sky visible in June in the second part of the night and in August in the first part of the night. Map showing the sky visible in France in july in the middle of the night at 0h30 a.m (english hour) for a latitude of 45 degrees north. This map also shows the sky in the whole world between 38 degrees and 52 degrees north. This map also refers to june in the second part of the night and to august in the first part of the night

G. Cannat

PIX4594821

Map of the winter sky in France - Illustration - Winter sky map. Artwork - Map plotted for a latitude of 45 degrees north, showing the sky visible in France in late January at 11 pm, and more broadly in Europe and the world inside a strip stretching from 38 degrees to 52 degrees north latitude. This map also corresponds to the sky visible in December during the night and in February in the middle of the evening. The position of Mars is given for the beginning of February 2010. Map showing the sky visible in France in january in the end of the evening at 11 p.m (english hour) for a latitude of 45 degrees north. This map also shows the sky in the whole world between 38 degrees and 52 degrees north. This map also refers to february in the middle of the evening and to december at night. Planet Mars is shown for the beginning of February 2010

Map of the winter sky in France - Illustration - Winter sky map. Artwork - Map plotted for a latitude of 45 degrees north, showing the sky visible in France in late January at 11 pm, and more broadly in Europe and the world inside a strip stretching from 38 degrees to 52 degrees north latitude. This map also corresponds to the sky visible in December during the night and in February in the middle of the evening. The position of Mars is given for the beginning of February 2010. Map showing the sky visible in France in january in the end of the evening at 11 p.m (english hour) for a latitude of 45 degrees north. This map also shows the sky in the whole world between 38 degrees and 52 degrees north. This map also refers to february in the middle of the evening and to december at night. Planet Mars is shown for the beginning of February 2010

G. Cannat

PIX4594782

Map of the sky of Spring in France - Illustration - Spring sky map. Artwork - Map plotted for a latitude of 45 degres north, showing the sky visible in France in the middle of the night around 2 o'clock in the morning, and more broadly in Europe and the world inside a strip ranging from 38 degres to 52 degres north latitude. This map also corresponds to the sky visible in March during the night around 3 am and in May at midnight. The position of the Mars and Saturn planets is given for the beginning of May 2010. Map showing the sky visible in France in april in the middle of the night at 2 a.m (english hour) for a latitude of 45 degrees north. This map also shows the sky in the whole world between 38 degrees and 52 degrees north. This map also refers to march at 3 a.m and to may at midnight. Planets Mars and Saturn are shown for the beginning of May 2010

Map of the sky of Spring in France - Illustration - Spring sky map. Artwork - Map plotted for a latitude of 45 degres north, showing the sky visible in France in the middle of the night around 2 o'clock in the morning, and more broadly in Europe and the world inside a strip ranging from 38 degres to 52 degres north latitude. This map also corresponds to the sky visible in March during the night around 3 am and in May at midnight. The position of the Mars and Saturn planets is given for the beginning of May 2010. Map showing the sky visible in France in april in the middle of the night at 2 a.m (english hour) for a latitude of 45 degrees north. This map also shows the sky in the whole world between 38 degrees and 52 degrees north. This map also refers to march at 3 a.m and to may at midnight. Planets Mars and Saturn are shown for the beginning of May 2010

G. Cannat

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Map of the winter sky in France - Illustration - Winter sky map. Artwork - Map plotted for a latitude of 45 degrees north, showing the sky visible in France in late January at 11 pm, and more broadly in Europe and the world inside a strip stretching from 38 degrees to 52 degrees north latitude. This map also corresponds to the sky visible in December during the night and in February in the middle of the evening. The position of Mars is given for the beginning of February 2010. Map showing the sky visible in France in january in the end of the evening at 11 p.m (english hour) for a latitude of 45 degrees north. This map also shows the sky in the whole world between 38 degrees and 52 degrees north. This map also refers to february in the middle of the evening and to december at night. Planet Mars is shown for the beginning of February 2010

Map of the winter sky in France - Illustration - Winter sky map. Artwork - Map plotted for a latitude of 45 degrees north, showing the sky visible in France in late January at 11 pm, and more broadly in Europe and the world inside a strip stretching from 38 degrees to 52 degrees north latitude. This map also corresponds to the sky visible in December during the night and in February in the middle of the evening. The position of Mars is given for the beginning of February 2010. Map showing the sky visible in France in january in the end of the evening at 11 p.m (english hour) for a latitude of 45 degrees north. This map also shows the sky in the whole world between 38 degrees and 52 degrees north. This map also refers to february in the middle of the evening and to december at night. Planet Mars is shown for the beginning of February 2010

G. Cannat

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Map of the autumn sky in France - Illustration - Autumn sky map. Artwork - Map plotted for a latitude of 45 degrees north, showing the sky in October at about 9 pm French time. This card can also be consulted in mid-night September or early November. Jupiter's position at the beginning of November. Map showing the sky in october at 9 p.m (english hour) for a latitude of 45 degrees north (metropolitan France). This map also refers to september in the middle of the night and to november at the beginning of evening. Jupiter is shown for the beginning of november

Map of the autumn sky in France - Illustration - Autumn sky map. Artwork - Map plotted for a latitude of 45 degrees north, showing the sky in October at about 9 pm French time. This card can also be consulted in mid-night September or early November. Jupiter's position at the beginning of November. Map showing the sky in october at 9 p.m (english hour) for a latitude of 45 degrees north (metropolitan France). This map also refers to september in the middle of the night and to november at the beginning of evening. Jupiter is shown for the beginning of november

G. Cannat

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Map of the sky of Spring in France - Illustration - Spring sky map. Artwork - Map plotted for a latitude of 45 degres north, showing the sky visible in France in the middle of the night around 2 o'clock in the morning, and more broadly in Europe and the world inside a strip ranging from 38 degres to 52 degres north latitude. This map also corresponds to the sky visible in March during the night around 3 am and in May at midnight. The position of the Mars and Saturn planets is given for the beginning of May 2010. Map showing the sky visible in France in april in the middle of the night at 2 a.m (english hour) for a latitude of 45 degrees north. This map also shows the sky in the whole world between 38 degrees and 52 degrees north. This map also refers to march at 3 a.m and to may at midnight. Planets Mars and Saturn are shown for the beginning of May 2010

Map of the sky of Spring in France - Illustration - Spring sky map. Artwork - Map plotted for a latitude of 45 degres north, showing the sky visible in France in the middle of the night around 2 o'clock in the morning, and more broadly in Europe and the world inside a strip ranging from 38 degres to 52 degres north latitude. This map also corresponds to the sky visible in March during the night around 3 am and in May at midnight. The position of the Mars and Saturn planets is given for the beginning of May 2010. Map showing the sky visible in France in april in the middle of the night at 2 a.m (english hour) for a latitude of 45 degrees north. This map also shows the sky in the whole world between 38 degrees and 52 degrees north. This map also refers to march at 3 a.m and to may at midnight. Planets Mars and Saturn are shown for the beginning of May 2010

G. Cannat

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Map of the Autumn sky in France - Illustration - Autumn sky map. Artwork - Map plotted for a latitude of 45 degrees north, showing the sky visible in France in late October at about 9 pm, and more broadly in Europe and the world inside a strip stretching from 38 degrees to 52 degrees north latitude. This map also corresponds to the sky visible in mid-night September and early November. The position of the planet Jupiter is given for the beginning of November 2010. Map showing the sky visible in France in october in the end of the evening at 9 p.m (english hour) for a latitude of 45 degrees north. This map also shows the sky in the whole world between 38 degrees and 52 degrees north. This map also refers to september in the middle of the night and to november in the beginning of the evening. Planet Jupiter is shown for the beginning of november 2010

Map of the Autumn sky in France - Illustration - Autumn sky map. Artwork - Map plotted for a latitude of 45 degrees north, showing the sky visible in France in late October at about 9 pm, and more broadly in Europe and the world inside a strip stretching from 38 degrees to 52 degrees north latitude. This map also corresponds to the sky visible in mid-night September and early November. The position of the planet Jupiter is given for the beginning of November 2010. Map showing the sky visible in France in october in the end of the evening at 9 p.m (english hour) for a latitude of 45 degrees north. This map also shows the sky in the whole world between 38 degrees and 52 degrees north. This map also refers to september in the middle of the night and to november in the beginning of the evening. Planet Jupiter is shown for the beginning of november 2010

G. Cannat

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Map of the summer sky in France - Illustration - Summer sky map. Artwork - Map plotted for a latitude of 45 degrees north, showing the sky in July at 2 am or in August at midnight. Map showing the sky in july at 2 a.m or in august at midnight for a latitude of 45 degrees north (metropolitan France)

Map of the summer sky in France - Illustration - Summer sky map. Artwork - Map plotted for a latitude of 45 degrees north, showing the sky in July at 2 am or in August at midnight. Map showing the sky in july at 2 a.m or in august at midnight for a latitude of 45 degrees north (metropolitan France)

G. Cannat

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Map of the Autumn sky in France - Illustration - Autumn sky map. Artwork - Map plotted for a latitude of 45 degrees north, showing the sky visible in France in late October at about 9 pm, and more broadly in Europe and the world inside a strip stretching from 38 degrees to 52 degrees north latitude. This map also corresponds to the sky visible in mid-night September and early November. The position of the planet Jupiter is given for the beginning of November 2010. Map showing the sky visible in France in october in the end of the evening at 9 p.m (english hour) for a latitude of 45 degrees north. This map also shows the sky in the whole world between 38 degrees and 52 degrees north. This map also refers to september in the middle of the night and to november in the beginning of the evening. Planet Jupiter is shown for the beginning of november 2010

Map of the Autumn sky in France - Illustration - Autumn sky map. Artwork - Map plotted for a latitude of 45 degrees north, showing the sky visible in France in late October at about 9 pm, and more broadly in Europe and the world inside a strip stretching from 38 degrees to 52 degrees north latitude. This map also corresponds to the sky visible in mid-night September and early November. The position of the planet Jupiter is given for the beginning of November 2010. Map showing the sky visible in France in october in the end of the evening at 9 p.m (english hour) for a latitude of 45 degrees north. This map also shows the sky in the whole world between 38 degrees and 52 degrees north. This map also refers to september in the middle of the night and to november in the beginning of the evening. Planet Jupiter is shown for the beginning of november 2010

G. Cannat

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Constellations of Cassiopee and Cephee - Cassiopeia and Cepheus with constellation lines - Constellations Cassiopeia and Cepheus are two of the most famous constellations in the Northern skies. The shapes of the constellations were drawn on top and some important objects were highlited

Constellations of Cassiopee and Cephee - Cassiopeia and Cepheus with constellation lines - Constellations Cassiopeia and Cepheus are two of the most famous constellations in the Northern skies. The shapes of the constellations were drawn on top and some important objects were highlited

Alex Conu

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Constellation of Sextant - Constellation of Sextans - Constellation of Sextant; below part of the constellation Hydra. At the top of the picture, the bright star is Regulus, of the Lion. Sextans, and part of Hydra. Top of image, the bright star is Regulus in Leo. Sextans, (the Sextant, originally Sextans Uraniae), is small, faint, equatorial constellation south of Leo, framed by the bright stars Regulus to the north and Alphard to the west. It was introduced by Johannes Hevelius in 1687 to commemorate the instrument with which he continued to measure star positions for long after the telescope had been invented. This small and insignificant constellation measures a little more than 17 degrees on a side (about 313 degrees square) and is ranked 45th in area out of the 88 modern constellations. In contrast is the winding collection of stars that make up the head of the Hydra, the Water Snake. This is the largest constellation in the sky, extending over 1300 square degrees, and though the

Constellation of Sextant - Constellation of Sextans - Constellation of Sextant; below part of the constellation Hydra. At the top of the picture, the bright star is Regulus, of the Lion. Sextans, and part of Hydra. Top of image, the bright star is Regulus in Leo. Sextans, (the Sextant, originally Sextans Uraniae), is small, faint, equatorial constellation south of Leo, framed by the bright stars Regulus to the north and Alphard to the west. It was introduced by Johannes Hevelius in 1687 to commemorate the instrument with which he continued to measure star positions for long after the telescope had been invented. This small and insignificant constellation measures a little more than 17 degrees on a side (about 313 degrees square) and is ranked 45th in area out of the 88 modern constellations. In contrast is the winding collection of stars that make up the head of the Hydra, the Water Snake. This is the largest constellation in the sky, extending over 1300 square degrees, and though the

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Constellation of Sobieski's ECU - Constellation of Scutum - Scutum (The Shield) was originally Scutum Sobiescianum, Sobieski's Shield, and was introduced in 1690 by the astronomer/cartographer Johannes Hevelius, one - time mayor of Gdansk (Danzig), in honour of Polish warrior - King John Sobieski. King John distiguished himself in defending his land against the Turks in 1683, turning them back at the gates of Vienna. For this he was hailed by the Pope and others as the savior of Vienna and Western European Civilization. Scutum was created in honor of this victory, and alpha Scuti named Ioannina (Greek for John) in his honor. Scutum is small, 84th in size out of the 88 modern constellation. It contains no bright stars, and seems to have been carved out of adjoining Aquila and Serpens simply embrace a fine piece of the Milky Way. However, the open clusters M11 and M26 can be found here

Constellation of Sobieski's ECU - Constellation of Scutum - Scutum (The Shield) was originally Scutum Sobiescianum, Sobieski's Shield, and was introduced in 1690 by the astronomer/cartographer Johannes Hevelius, one - time mayor of Gdansk (Danzig), in honour of Polish warrior - King John Sobieski. King John distiguished himself in defending his land against the Turks in 1683, turning them back at the gates of Vienna. For this he was hailed by the Pope and others as the savior of Vienna and Western European Civilization. Scutum was created in honor of this victory, and alpha Scuti named Ioannina (Greek for John) in his honor. Scutum is small, 84th in size out of the 88 modern constellation. It contains no bright stars, and seems to have been carved out of adjoining Aquila and Serpens simply embrace a fine piece of the Milky Way. However, the open clusters M11 and M26 can be found here

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Map of the autumn sky in France - Illustration - Autumn sky map. Artwork - Map plotted for a latitude of 45 degrees north, showing the sky in October at about 9 pm French time. This card can also be consulted in mid-night September or early November. Jupiter's position at the beginning of November. Map showing the sky in october at 9 p.m (english hour) for a latitude of 45 degrees north (metropolitan France). This map also refers to september in the middle of the night and to november at the beginning of evening. Jupiter is shown for the beginning of november

Map of the autumn sky in France - Illustration - Autumn sky map. Artwork - Map plotted for a latitude of 45 degrees north, showing the sky in October at about 9 pm French time. This card can also be consulted in mid-night September or early November. Jupiter's position at the beginning of November. Map showing the sky in october at 9 p.m (english hour) for a latitude of 45 degrees north (metropolitan France). This map also refers to september in the middle of the night and to november at the beginning of evening. Jupiter is shown for the beginning of november

G. Cannat

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Constellations of Sculptor (right) and Furnax (left); part of the constellation of the Whale is visible above

Constellations of Sculptor (right) and Furnax (left); part of the constellation of the Whale is visible above

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Flying Fish Constellation - Constellation of Volans - Flying Fish is a small constellation in the southern hemisphere. The bright star on its left is Miaplacidus, in Carene. Volans was introduced by Johann Bayer in 1603 as Piscis Volans, the Flying Fish and in old star atlases is seen flying alongside the ancient sailing ship Argo Navis. However, the fish has flown and only the adjective Volans (flying) remains. The stars form a distinctive pattern but at magnitudes between 3.7 and 4.0 they are not bright. On the other hand the constellation is easily found between the bright stars Avior (epsilon Carinae) and Miaplacidus (beta Carinae) with the fish apparently flying towards the LM

Flying Fish Constellation - Constellation of Volans - Flying Fish is a small constellation in the southern hemisphere. The bright star on its left is Miaplacidus, in Carene. Volans was introduced by Johann Bayer in 1603 as Piscis Volans, the Flying Fish and in old star atlases is seen flying alongside the ancient sailing ship Argo Navis. However, the fish has flown and only the adjective Volans (flying) remains. The stars form a distinctive pattern but at magnitudes between 3.7 and 4.0 they are not bright. On the other hand the constellation is easily found between the bright stars Avior (epsilon Carinae) and Miaplacidus (beta Carinae) with the fish apparently flying towards the LM

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Constellations of Lievre, Orion, Burin and part of Eridan - Eridanus, Orion, Lepus, and Caelum constellations - In the center left, the constellation of Lievre, above, Orion, from the center top to the bottom, the constellation of Eridan, down to the left, the Burin. At the top of the picture, the bright star is Aldebaran

Constellations of Lievre, Orion, Burin and part of Eridan - Eridanus, Orion, Lepus, and Caelum constellations - In the center left, the constellation of Lievre, above, Orion, from the center top to the bottom, the constellation of Eridan, down to the left, the Burin. At the top of the picture, the bright star is Aldebaran

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Pisces Constellation - Constellation of Pisces - Pisces (the Fishes) is a large constellation of mostly quite faint stars at the edge of an ancient and huge part of the sky known as 'the Sea'. Pisces is said to resemble two fish, which are tied to a (alpha) Piscium by long lines. Alpha Piscium is known as Al Rischa in English, where it means 'the cord'. Some Greek mythologies have two men tethered to this star, though some of the other stars have fishy names. The Sun is in Pisces from March 13 to April 19, and it crosses the ecliptic on March 21, which marks the vernal Equinox, the first day of autumn in the southern hemisphere. This used to be called the first point in Aries, but precession has now moved it into Pisces. However, this point in the sky is the origin of right ascension (RA) in the astronomical equatorial coordinate sytem, and because it moves with precession, RA and Dec are defined at a certain date

Pisces Constellation - Constellation of Pisces - Pisces (the Fishes) is a large constellation of mostly quite faint stars at the edge of an ancient and huge part of the sky known as 'the Sea'. Pisces is said to resemble two fish, which are tied to a (alpha) Piscium by long lines. Alpha Piscium is known as Al Rischa in English, where it means 'the cord'. Some Greek mythologies have two men tethered to this star, though some of the other stars have fishy names. The Sun is in Pisces from March 13 to April 19, and it crosses the ecliptic on March 21, which marks the vernal Equinox, the first day of autumn in the southern hemisphere. This used to be called the first point in Aries, but precession has now moved it into Pisces. However, this point in the sky is the origin of right ascension (RA) in the astronomical equatorial coordinate sytem, and because it moves with precession, RA and Dec are defined at a certain date

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Venus, the brightest planet in our sky, seen in the constellation Aquarius. Jupiter is visible on the right near the horizon - Bright planet Venus is shining in the constellation of Aquarius. Jupiter, much fainter, is visible at right near the horizon: Venus in the constellation Aquarius - Venus in Aquarius

Venus, the brightest planet in our sky, seen in the constellation Aquarius. Jupiter is visible on the right near the horizon - Bright planet Venus is shining in the constellation of Aquarius. Jupiter, much fainter, is visible at right near the horizon: Venus in the constellation Aquarius - Venus in Aquarius

Laurent Laveder

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Constellation of the Little Bear - Constellation of Ursa Minor - At the top of the picture, the polar star. Ursa Minor (the Little Bear) is intimately linked to Polaris, the North Star which may be found at the end of the trail of stars that look like the Little Dipper. Ursa Minor does not appear have any mythology associated with it, rather it was first mentioned in the 6th century B.C. by Thales of Miletus as a navigational aid for Phoenician sailors. On the other hand, in the mythology of Ursa Major, two bears were flung into the sky by their tails by Zeus, in a fit of jealousy. The throw was so violent that the bear's tails were elongated

Constellation of the Little Bear - Constellation of Ursa Minor - At the top of the picture, the polar star. Ursa Minor (the Little Bear) is intimately linked to Polaris, the North Star which may be found at the end of the trail of stars that look like the Little Dipper. Ursa Minor does not appear have any mythology associated with it, rather it was first mentioned in the 6th century B.C. by Thales of Miletus as a navigational aid for Phoenician sailors. On the other hand, in the mythology of Ursa Major, two bears were flung into the sky by their tails by Zeus, in a fit of jealousy. The throw was so violent that the bear's tails were elongated

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Triangle Constellation and Andromede Galaxy - Constellation of Triangulum with Andromeda galaxy - The constellation Triangle is a small constellation in the northern hemisphere, not far from the Andromede galaxy. Triangulum is one of the 48 constellations noted by Ptolemy and is one of the smallest of the modern star groupings codified in the 1930s. However, the most obvious triangle in this image joins the surrounding trio of yellow - orange stars, Almak, Mirach and Hamal, in which Triangulum is nicely placed. Of course almost any three stars can form a triangle but these two, one inside the other, make quite a distinctive asterism

Triangle Constellation and Andromede Galaxy - Constellation of Triangulum with Andromeda galaxy - The constellation Triangle is a small constellation in the northern hemisphere, not far from the Andromede galaxy. Triangulum is one of the 48 constellations noted by Ptolemy and is one of the smallest of the modern star groupings codified in the 1930s. However, the most obvious triangle in this image joins the surrounding trio of yellow - orange stars, Almak, Mirach and Hamal, in which Triangulum is nicely placed. Of course almost any three stars can form a triangle but these two, one inside the other, make quite a distinctive asterism

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Constellation Ophiuchus - Constellation of Ophiuchus - The constellation Ophiuchus separates the constellation of the Snake into two parts. The constellation of Ophiuchus is located between Serpens Caput and Serpens Cauda, two parts of the constellation of Serpens. The southern part of Ophiuchus contains one of the darkest and most visually distinctive dark clouds of the Miky Way. It is popularly known as the Dark Horse nebula - - the body of the horse runs north - south and its legs point towards the bright star Antares. The hind quarters of the horse make up the (smoker's) Pipe nebula, with the stem pointing to Antares. The dust of forelegs reaches a long way in the direction of Antares, where it is illuminated by stars associated with Rho Ophiuchi to make a distinctive reflection nebula. The dusty clouds of the Dark Horse nebula hide the northern part of the Milky Way's central bulge. The southern part (in Sagittarius) is relatively unobscured. Without this dust the extent of the Mi

Constellation Ophiuchus - Constellation of Ophiuchus - The constellation Ophiuchus separates the constellation of the Snake into two parts. The constellation of Ophiuchus is located between Serpens Caput and Serpens Cauda, two parts of the constellation of Serpens. The southern part of Ophiuchus contains one of the darkest and most visually distinctive dark clouds of the Miky Way. It is popularly known as the Dark Horse nebula - - the body of the horse runs north - south and its legs point towards the bright star Antares. The hind quarters of the horse make up the (smoker's) Pipe nebula, with the stem pointing to Antares. The dust of forelegs reaches a long way in the direction of Antares, where it is illuminated by stars associated with Rho Ophiuchi to make a distinctive reflection nebula. The dusty clouds of the Dark Horse nebula hide the northern part of the Milky Way's central bulge. The southern part (in Sagittarius) is relatively unobscured. Without this dust the extent of the Mi

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Constellations of the Compsole and the Great Dog - Constellations of Pyxis and Canis Major - Constellation of the Compsole, near the horizon, and constellation of the Great Dog with the brilliant star Sirius. Pyxis, the Mariner's Compasse was originally Pyxis Nauticus and refers to the magnetic compasset. It is a small, insignificant arrangement of faint stars surrounded by much more eyecatching patterns of stars. Pyxis was once part of the very large constellation Argo Navis, the ship Argo, which carried Jason and the Argonauts. Argo Navis is now obsolete, but it was listed in Ptolemy's star catalogue, the Almagest. When the constellation boundaries were defined by the International Astronomical Union in the 1930s it was the only one of Ptolemy's 48 constellations that was not accepted. Instead, it was divided into the four constellations introduced by the French cleric and astronomer Nicolas de Lacaille in the 1750s: Carina, the keel, Puppis the stern, Vela the sails, and Pyxis. La C

Constellations of the Compsole and the Great Dog - Constellations of Pyxis and Canis Major - Constellation of the Compsole, near the horizon, and constellation of the Great Dog with the brilliant star Sirius. Pyxis, the Mariner's Compasse was originally Pyxis Nauticus and refers to the magnetic compasset. It is a small, insignificant arrangement of faint stars surrounded by much more eyecatching patterns of stars. Pyxis was once part of the very large constellation Argo Navis, the ship Argo, which carried Jason and the Argonauts. Argo Navis is now obsolete, but it was listed in Ptolemy's star catalogue, the Almagest. When the constellation boundaries were defined by the International Astronomical Union in the 1930s it was the only one of Ptolemy's 48 constellations that was not accepted. Instead, it was divided into the four constellations introduced by the French cleric and astronomer Nicolas de Lacaille in the 1750s: Carina, the keel, Puppis the stern, Vela the sails, and Pyxis. La C

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The emission nebula 'Eta Carina', c 1909

The emission nebula 'Eta Carina', c 1909

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Constellations of Dove and Lievre - Constellations of Columba and Lepus - Constellations of Dove (near the horizon) and Lievre (above). The bright star on the left is Sirius. Columba (originally Columba Noachi, Noah's dove) is seen here low on the horizon and easily found between Sirius and Canopus - - if you live in the southern hemisphere. It is one of the smaller and less obvious constellations, with an area of 270 square degrees. Lepus (the Hare) is about the same size as Columba and rather more obvious to the eye, lying to the south of Orion. It is one of Ptolemy's 48 constellations preserved to this day

Constellations of Dove and Lievre - Constellations of Columba and Lepus - Constellations of Dove (near the horizon) and Lievre (above). The bright star on the left is Sirius. Columba (originally Columba Noachi, Noah's dove) is seen here low on the horizon and easily found between Sirius and Canopus - - if you live in the southern hemisphere. It is one of the smaller and less obvious constellations, with an area of 270 square degrees. Lepus (the Hare) is about the same size as Columba and rather more obvious to the eye, lying to the south of Orion. It is one of Ptolemy's 48 constellations preserved to this day

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Comete 17P/Holmes 26/10/2007 - Comet 17P/Holmes October 26 2007 - On October 24, 2007, Comete 17P/Holmes suddenly increased luminosite (almost a million times) and became visible to the naked eye. In this image obtained on 26 October 2007, the comet is surrounded above the constellation of Persee. On the top right, a view of the comet at the telescope. On Oct. 24, 2007 Comet Holmes amazingly erupted to magnitude 2.5, nearly a million times brighter than it's magnitude 17 brightness 24 hours before. This is one of the most stunning cometary events in modern history of Astronomy. The comet is so far away that appeared star like in this image of Oct. 26 from Tehran. The inset is a telescopic view of the comet yellowish coma

Comete 17P/Holmes 26/10/2007 - Comet 17P/Holmes October 26 2007 - On October 24, 2007, Comete 17P/Holmes suddenly increased luminosite (almost a million times) and became visible to the naked eye. In this image obtained on 26 October 2007, the comet is surrounded above the constellation of Persee. On the top right, a view of the comet at the telescope. On Oct. 24, 2007 Comet Holmes amazingly erupted to magnitude 2.5, nearly a million times brighter than it's magnitude 17 brightness 24 hours before. This is one of the most stunning cometary events in modern history of Astronomy. The comet is so far away that appeared star like in this image of Oct. 26 from Tehran. The inset is a telescopic view of the comet yellowish coma

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Comete 17P/Holmes and Persee constellation - Comet 17P/Holmes and Perseus constellation - Photomontage indicating the position of the comet. In a few hours, on 24 October 2007, the comet 17P/Holmes changed from magnitude 17 (an invisible star even in a good telescope) to magnitude 3, that is, bright enough to be easily visible even in the city or on a Full Moon night. Helas, its appearance is stellar since it has no tail. Composite showing the comet position. On Oct. 24, 2007, in a few hours, a comet has brightenned from magnitude 17 (invisible in a good instrument) to magnitude 3, bright enough to be visible with naked - eyes from a city or during a Full Moon night. This comet is Holmes. Tonight, it is visible as a new star in the thigh of Perseus constellation. But it displays no tail and keep a stellar aspect

Comete 17P/Holmes and Persee constellation - Comet 17P/Holmes and Perseus constellation - Photomontage indicating the position of the comet. In a few hours, on 24 October 2007, the comet 17P/Holmes changed from magnitude 17 (an invisible star even in a good telescope) to magnitude 3, that is, bright enough to be easily visible even in the city or on a Full Moon night. Helas, its appearance is stellar since it has no tail. Composite showing the comet position. On Oct. 24, 2007, in a few hours, a comet has brightenned from magnitude 17 (invisible in a good instrument) to magnitude 3, bright enough to be visible with naked - eyes from a city or during a Full Moon night. This comet is Holmes. Tonight, it is visible as a new star in the thigh of Perseus constellation. But it displays no tail and keep a stellar aspect

Laurent Laveder

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Night of observation with a map of the sky - Nigth sky observation with a star map - A couple observes stars with a map of the sky. A couple is watching the starry sky with a star map

Night of observation with a map of the sky - Nigth sky observation with a star map - A couple observes stars with a map of the sky. A couple is watching the starry sky with a star map

Stefan Seip

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Shooting star rain, Perseides - Illustration - Perseid meteor shower. Artwork - The double cluster of Persee is surrounded. The double cluster in Perseus is circled

Shooting star rain, Perseides - Illustration - Perseid meteor shower. Artwork - The double cluster of Persee is surrounded. The double cluster in Perseus is circled

S. Numazawa

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Constellations of Cassiopee and Persee - Cassiopeia and Perseus constellations - Cassiopee and Persee with the double cluster of Persee in the Lactee Way above the glows of Brest. Cassiopeia and Perseus constellations with the double cluster above lights from the city of Brest (Brittany, France)

Constellations of Cassiopee and Persee - Cassiopeia and Perseus constellations - Cassiopee and Persee with the double cluster of Persee in the Lactee Way above the glows of Brest. Cassiopeia and Perseus constellations with the double cluster above lights from the city of Brest (Brittany, France)

Laurent Laveder

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Constellations of Cephee, Cassiopee and Little Bear - Across the North Celestial Pole, Cassiopeia to Ursa Mino

Constellations of Cephee, Cassiopee and Little Bear - Across the North Celestial Pole, Cassiopeia to Ursa Mino

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Constellations of Telescope, Altar and Southern Crown - Constellations of Telescopium, Ara and Corona Australis - The Telescope is a small constellation of the southern hemisphere located between the Southern Crown (at the top) and the constellation of the Altar (at the bottom of the picture). Telescopium is a faint constellation that was named by Abbe Nicolas Louis de Lacaille during his stay at the Cape of Good Hope between 1751 and 1752. It is utterly undistinguished and is best remembered as that unremarkable piece of sky to the west of Ara and between the distinctive circlet of Corona Australis and Peacock (alpha Pavonis), the brightest star in Pavo. Lacaille's original name was Tubus Telescopium, however, in the way of antique telescopes, it was shortened for convenience

Constellations of Telescope, Altar and Southern Crown - Constellations of Telescopium, Ara and Corona Australis - The Telescope is a small constellation of the southern hemisphere located between the Southern Crown (at the top) and the constellation of the Altar (at the bottom of the picture). Telescopium is a faint constellation that was named by Abbe Nicolas Louis de Lacaille during his stay at the Cape of Good Hope between 1751 and 1752. It is utterly undistinguished and is best remembered as that unremarkable piece of sky to the west of Ara and between the distinctive circlet of Corona Australis and Peacock (alpha Pavonis), the brightest star in Pavo. Lacaille's original name was Tubus Telescopium, however, in the way of antique telescopes, it was shortened for convenience

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Constellations of Reticulum and Dorado - Constellations of Reticulum and Dorado - Constellations of Reticulum and Bream (top) near the galaxy of the Great Magellan Cloud. Reticulum is another small and insignificant southern constellation introduced by Lacaille in the 1750s. It commemorates a reticle, the cross hairs in an eyepiece used for measuring star positions, from the Latin for 'net' (hence reticulation, network). It is best found by looking for the Large Magellanic Cloud in the adjoining constellation of Dorado. Dorado, the Goldfish or Swordfish (Xiphias), is a constellation introduced by Johann Bayer, best known for his 1603 star atlas Uranometria, which was the first to cover the entire sky. It is notable mainly for containing most of the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC), the nearest galaxy to the Milky Way

Constellations of Reticulum and Dorado - Constellations of Reticulum and Dorado - Constellations of Reticulum and Bream (top) near the galaxy of the Great Magellan Cloud. Reticulum is another small and insignificant southern constellation introduced by Lacaille in the 1750s. It commemorates a reticle, the cross hairs in an eyepiece used for measuring star positions, from the Latin for 'net' (hence reticulation, network). It is best found by looking for the Large Magellanic Cloud in the adjoining constellation of Dorado. Dorado, the Goldfish or Swordfish (Xiphias), is a constellation introduced by Johann Bayer, best known for his 1603 star atlas Uranometria, which was the first to cover the entire sky. It is notable mainly for containing most of the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC), the nearest galaxy to the Milky Way

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Constellations of the Great Bear and Little Bear - Constellations of Ursa Major and Ursa Minor - On the right, the large trolley, asterism of the Great Bear; on the left, the small trolley, asterism of the Little Bear that houses the polar star, the star that currently indicates the position of the northern Celestial pole, at the end of the handle of the pan

Constellations of the Great Bear and Little Bear - Constellations of Ursa Major and Ursa Minor - On the right, the large trolley, asterism of the Great Bear; on the left, the small trolley, asterism of the Little Bear that houses the polar star, the star that currently indicates the position of the northern Celestial pole, at the end of the handle of the pan

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Constellation of Big Bear - Constellation of Ursa Major - The constellation of Big Bear with the constellations of Hunting Dogs and Little Lion. Ursa Major is the third largest constellation in the sky but is not seen by skywatchers in the far southern hemisphere. However, it is the most recognisable of all constellations for those who can see it, mainly because of the asterism formed by the seven brightest stars. This is known as the Big Dipper in the USA, the Plough in Britain, various kinds of carts in Europe and a range of other objects in other cultures. Not surprisingly the constellation as a whole has a rich mythology associated with it, with many peoples projecting their stories among these beautiful stars. Greatly abbreviated, one ancient Greek version has Zeus romancing Callisto. His wife Hera changed Callisto into a bear out of jealousy. Hera's son Arcus found Callisto (the bear) by chance in the forest and was about to kill her, so to save her, Zeus turned Arcus into a smal

Constellation of Big Bear - Constellation of Ursa Major - The constellation of Big Bear with the constellations of Hunting Dogs and Little Lion. Ursa Major is the third largest constellation in the sky but is not seen by skywatchers in the far southern hemisphere. However, it is the most recognisable of all constellations for those who can see it, mainly because of the asterism formed by the seven brightest stars. This is known as the Big Dipper in the USA, the Plough in Britain, various kinds of carts in Europe and a range of other objects in other cultures. Not surprisingly the constellation as a whole has a rich mythology associated with it, with many peoples projecting their stories among these beautiful stars. Greatly abbreviated, one ancient Greek version has Zeus romancing Callisto. His wife Hera changed Callisto into a bear out of jealousy. Hera's son Arcus found Callisto (the bear) by chance in the forest and was about to kill her, so to save her, Zeus turned Arcus into a smal

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Astronomical glass plate slide of Annular Nebular in Lyra (glass negative)

Astronomical glass plate slide of Annular Nebular in Lyra (glass negative)

Plaskett, John Stanley (1865-1941)

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Comete 17P/Holmes and constellation Persee - Comet 17P/Holmes and Perseus constellation - Comet 17P/Holmes visible as a star in the middle of the Persee thigh. The Moon illuminates the clouds. In overprint, the mythological form of the Persee constellation, extracted from the Uranographia of Hevelius. Comet 17P/Holmes visible as a new star in the thigh of Perseus constellation. At right, moon is lighting clouds. Constellation Mythological form from “” Uranographia”” star atlas by Hevelius (1690) has been added

Comete 17P/Holmes and constellation Persee - Comet 17P/Holmes and Perseus constellation - Comet 17P/Holmes visible as a star in the middle of the Persee thigh. The Moon illuminates the clouds. In overprint, the mythological form of the Persee constellation, extracted from the Uranographia of Hevelius. Comet 17P/Holmes visible as a new star in the thigh of Perseus constellation. At right, moon is lighting clouds. Constellation Mythological form from “” Uranographia”” star atlas by Hevelius (1690) has been added

Laurent Laveder

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Constellation Lizard - Constellation of Lacerta - Lacerta (the Lizard) was a constellation invented by the Polish astronomer Johannes Hevelius in 1687. It lies boxed in on all sides by the much more interesting groupings of Cygnus, Cephus, Pegasus and Andromeda. Lacerta had no bright stars or significant deep sky objects apart from 14th magnitude star - like object BL Lac, a prototype of an unusal kind of active galaxy whose nucleus varies in brightness by a few magnitudes over several days

Constellation Lizard - Constellation of Lacerta - Lacerta (the Lizard) was a constellation invented by the Polish astronomer Johannes Hevelius in 1687. It lies boxed in on all sides by the much more interesting groupings of Cygnus, Cephus, Pegasus and Andromeda. Lacerta had no bright stars or significant deep sky objects apart from 14th magnitude star - like object BL Lac, a prototype of an unusal kind of active galaxy whose nucleus varies in brightness by a few magnitudes over several days

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Constellation of Taurus - Constellation of Taurus - Taurus, (the Bull) is one of the most ancient constellations, and appears in artefacts as old as western civilisation itself. The bull is still a figure of strength and fertility in cultures around the world. In the sky the distinctive 'V' shape of his head and long horns tipped by beta (ss) and zeta Tau is easily recognised. If the purpose of the horns was in doubt, the English name for ss Tau is Alnath, meaning 'the butting one'. The bull's glowing red eye of Aldebaran completes the picture, and its location between the delicate Pleiades and the aggressive stance of Orion makes Taurus hard to overlook. Despite its masculine connotations, the constellation is rich in female icons; both the Hyades and Pleiades star clusters are daughters of Atlas and both are important astronomically. The Pleiades (or the Seven Sisters) are a group of young stars at a distance of about 440 light years and on long exposure photographs are seen to be em

Constellation of Taurus - Constellation of Taurus - Taurus, (the Bull) is one of the most ancient constellations, and appears in artefacts as old as western civilisation itself. The bull is still a figure of strength and fertility in cultures around the world. In the sky the distinctive 'V' shape of his head and long horns tipped by beta (ss) and zeta Tau is easily recognised. If the purpose of the horns was in doubt, the English name for ss Tau is Alnath, meaning 'the butting one'. The bull's glowing red eye of Aldebaran completes the picture, and its location between the delicate Pleiades and the aggressive stance of Orion makes Taurus hard to overlook. Despite its masculine connotations, the constellation is rich in female icons; both the Hyades and Pleiades star clusters are daughters of Atlas and both are important astronomically. The Pleiades (or the Seven Sisters) are a group of young stars at a distance of about 440 light years and on long exposure photographs are seen to be em

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Whale Constellation - Constellation of Cetu

Whale Constellation - Constellation of Cetu

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A page of “” Philosophiae Pauperum”” by Albert the Great (= Albert Magnus 1206 - 1280) representing the universe. Brescia 1493.

A page of “” Philosophiae Pauperum”” by Albert the Great (= Albert Magnus 1206 - 1280) representing the universe. Brescia 1493.

Unknown Artist, (15th century)

Giancarlo Costa

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Rain d'étoiles filantes-Perseides - Perseid meteor shower - Composite of different images. The constellation Cassiopee is traced. Composite of different images. Constellation of Cassiopeia is drawn

Rain d'étoiles filantes-Perseides - Perseid meteor shower - Composite of different images. The constellation Cassiopee is traced. Composite of different images. Constellation of Cassiopeia is drawn

S. Numazawa

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Orion Constellation - Constellation of Orion - Orion the Hunter is one of the most familar and best known constellations. There is extensive and varied mythology about this beautiful collection of stars, but the most common Greek legend has Orion as a giant huntsman, and he appears in this role in Homer's Odyssey. The most persistent legend seems to be that he died from the sting of a giant scorpion, which was placed in the sky so that Orion sets as the Scorpius rises, in an eternal chase across the sky. The momorable outline of the Hunter proudly bestrides the celestial equator and is equally visible from both hemispheres. The distinctive, equally spaced line of stars of Orion's Belt are more or less on the equator and are framed by quartet of bright and colourful stars. More subtle is Orions short sword, hanging from his belt. Under dark skies or in binoculars the central 'star' is distinctly misty. This is the famous Orion nebula, one of many well known telescopic objects that fill

Orion Constellation - Constellation of Orion - Orion the Hunter is one of the most familar and best known constellations. There is extensive and varied mythology about this beautiful collection of stars, but the most common Greek legend has Orion as a giant huntsman, and he appears in this role in Homer's Odyssey. The most persistent legend seems to be that he died from the sting of a giant scorpion, which was placed in the sky so that Orion sets as the Scorpius rises, in an eternal chase across the sky. The momorable outline of the Hunter proudly bestrides the celestial equator and is equally visible from both hemispheres. The distinctive, equally spaced line of stars of Orion's Belt are more or less on the equator and are framed by quartet of bright and colourful stars. More subtle is Orions short sword, hanging from his belt. Under dark skies or in binoculars the central 'star' is distinctly misty. This is the famous Orion nebula, one of many well known telescopic objects that fill

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Balance Constellation - Constellation of Libra - At the bottom of the picture, the brilliant star is Antares, in the Scorpio. Libra, The Scales is an ambivalent constellation in that it was created by the Romans during the reign of Julius Caesar from the rather empty patch of sky westward of neighboring Scorpius. The ancient Greeks knew the stars of what is now Libra as the Claws of the Scorpion and the star names preserve their ancient origins. The names Zeuben Eschamali, Zeuben Elgenubi and Zeuben Elakrab are besed on the English words for northern claw, southern claw, and the scorpion's claw respectively. The Roman interpretation reflects that of ancient Egypt, where the main stars are known as the northern and southern scales, as in a balance - beam weighting device. Ptolemy and other classical writers refer to the group as both the Scales and as the Claws, and there is a link in this idea to the adjoining constellation of Virgo, where the female figure is sometimes shown as holdin

Balance Constellation - Constellation of Libra - At the bottom of the picture, the brilliant star is Antares, in the Scorpio. Libra, The Scales is an ambivalent constellation in that it was created by the Romans during the reign of Julius Caesar from the rather empty patch of sky westward of neighboring Scorpius. The ancient Greeks knew the stars of what is now Libra as the Claws of the Scorpion and the star names preserve their ancient origins. The names Zeuben Eschamali, Zeuben Elgenubi and Zeuben Elakrab are besed on the English words for northern claw, southern claw, and the scorpion's claw respectively. The Roman interpretation reflects that of ancient Egypt, where the main stars are known as the northern and southern scales, as in a balance - beam weighting device. Ptolemy and other classical writers refer to the group as both the Scales and as the Claws, and there is a link in this idea to the adjoining constellation of Virgo, where the female figure is sometimes shown as holdin

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Pegase Constellation - Constellation of Pegasus - Pegasus represents a winged horse of Greek mythology, a figure that appears quite often, most spectacularly as the great winged steed of Bellerophon. The word Pegasus itself is derived from the Greek meaning 'strong'. Pegasus was the son of Neptune and Medusa the Gorgon, and sprang from the blood of his mother when her head had been severed by Perseus. Because Pegasus was considered a mortal, when he died he was placed in the heavens as a constellation by Zeus. Adjoining Pegasus is Equuleus, the foal. The most distinctive part of constellation is the Great Square of Pegasus. Its northernmost star, Sirrah, was incorparated into Andromeda when the constellation boundaries were formalized in the 1930s; it used to be delta (d) Pegasi. Because of its position in the sky, the first two objects in the New General Catalogue (NGC) appear in the Pegasus. NGC 1 and NGC 2 are distant, unremarkable galaxies, indeed this large constellation as a whol

Pegase Constellation - Constellation of Pegasus - Pegasus represents a winged horse of Greek mythology, a figure that appears quite often, most spectacularly as the great winged steed of Bellerophon. The word Pegasus itself is derived from the Greek meaning 'strong'. Pegasus was the son of Neptune and Medusa the Gorgon, and sprang from the blood of his mother when her head had been severed by Perseus. Because Pegasus was considered a mortal, when he died he was placed in the heavens as a constellation by Zeus. Adjoining Pegasus is Equuleus, the foal. The most distinctive part of constellation is the Great Square of Pegasus. Its northernmost star, Sirrah, was incorparated into Andromeda when the constellation boundaries were formalized in the 1930s; it used to be delta (d) Pegasi. Because of its position in the sky, the first two objects in the New General Catalogue (NGC) appear in the Pegasus. NGC 1 and NGC 2 are distant, unremarkable galaxies, indeed this large constellation as a whol

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The constellation of the Raven - Constellation of Corvus - On the left, the bright star is Spica, in the Virgin. Corvus (the Raven or Crow) southern constallation of rather faint stars. It occupies about 184 square degrees, which makes it the 70th largest constellation (out of 88 recognised today). However, it is ancient, and was recognised by Ptolemy almost 2000 years ago

The constellation of the Raven - Constellation of Corvus - On the left, the bright star is Spica, in the Virgin. Corvus (the Raven or Crow) southern constallation of rather faint stars. It occupies about 184 square degrees, which makes it the 70th largest constellation (out of 88 recognised today). However, it is ancient, and was recognised by Ptolemy almost 2000 years ago

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Constellations of Cassiopee, Cephee and Lizard - Cassiopeia, Cepheus, Lacerta constellations - On the top left the constellation of Cephee, on its right the Lizard, in the center of Cassiopee, below part of the constellation of Persee, on the right, part of Andromede. Top left Cepheus constellation with Lacerta to its right; in the middle Cassiopeia constellation, and part of Andromeda to its right; bottom part of Perseus

Constellations of Cassiopee, Cephee and Lizard - Cassiopeia, Cepheus, Lacerta constellations - On the top left the constellation of Cephee, on its right the Lizard, in the center of Cassiopee, below part of the constellation of Persee, on the right, part of Andromede. Top left Cepheus constellation with Lacerta to its right; in the middle Cassiopeia constellation, and part of Andromeda to its right; bottom part of Perseus

S. Numazawa

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Constellations of Serpens and Ophiuchus - Constellations of Serpens and Ophiuchus - The constellation of Ophiuchus separates the constellation of the Serpent into two parts. Serpens, the Serpent, is an ancient constellation, unique in being formed from two separate sections, Serpens Caput (the head of the snake) to the west and Serpens Cauda (the tail) to the east. Between them lies the constellation of Ophiuchus, the serpent holder, who is usually identified with the ancient Greek physician Asclepius, around whose shoulders or staff a snake is draped. The stars in both parts of Serpens are mostly quite faint and a snake - like shape is hard to pick out in either section. Serpens Cauda is probably easier to locate since it occupies the dusty part of the Milky Way adjoining the brighter star clouds of Scutum and Aquila

Constellations of Serpens and Ophiuchus - Constellations of Serpens and Ophiuchus - The constellation of Ophiuchus separates the constellation of the Serpent into two parts. Serpens, the Serpent, is an ancient constellation, unique in being formed from two separate sections, Serpens Caput (the head of the snake) to the west and Serpens Cauda (the tail) to the east. Between them lies the constellation of Ophiuchus, the serpent holder, who is usually identified with the ancient Greek physician Asclepius, around whose shoulders or staff a snake is draped. The stars in both parts of Serpens are mostly quite faint and a snake - like shape is hard to pick out in either section. Serpens Cauda is probably easier to locate since it occupies the dusty part of the Milky Way adjoining the brighter star clouds of Scutum and Aquila

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Constellation of Giraffe - Constellation of Camelopardalis - Below, the constellation of Coach with the bright star Capella. Camelopardalis (the Giraffe, sometimes given as Camelopardis) is aptly named, both for the stick figure outlined above, which hints the outline of a giraffe's legs and sloping back, and for huge extent of constellation as it wanders over the North Celestial Pole, covering over 70 degrees. This meandering construction is probably the work of the Dutch astronomer Petrus Plancius in about 1613 and for its size (757 square degrees) it contains remarkably few bright stars

Constellation of Giraffe - Constellation of Camelopardalis - Below, the constellation of Coach with the bright star Capella. Camelopardalis (the Giraffe, sometimes given as Camelopardis) is aptly named, both for the stick figure outlined above, which hints the outline of a giraffe's legs and sloping back, and for huge extent of constellation as it wanders over the North Celestial Pole, covering over 70 degrees. This meandering construction is probably the work of the Dutch astronomer Petrus Plancius in about 1613 and for its size (757 square degrees) it contains remarkably few bright stars

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Lynx Constellation - Constellation of Lynx - The constellation Lynx consists of shiny stars. The image also shows the bright stars Castor and Pollux, Gemels (down right) and Capella du Coker (top right). Lynx is a modern northern constellation, created by the astronomer Hevelius in the 17th century. It wanders inconspicuously between the distinctive bright stars of Ursa Major to the east and Gemini and Auriga to the west. Lynx was supposedly named because its stars were so faint that lynx - like eyes were needed to see them

Lynx Constellation - Constellation of Lynx - The constellation Lynx consists of shiny stars. The image also shows the bright stars Castor and Pollux, Gemels (down right) and Capella du Coker (top right). Lynx is a modern northern constellation, created by the astronomer Hevelius in the 17th century. It wanders inconspicuously between the distinctive bright stars of Ursa Major to the east and Gemini and Auriga to the west. Lynx was supposedly named because its stars were so faint that lynx - like eyes were needed to see them

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Crown Constellation Boreale - Constellation of Corona borealis - Corona Borealis, the Northern Crown, is a small but distinctive constellation in the northern sky, and was one of the 48 listed by Ptolemy that are still recognised today. In mythology it may have represented the crown given by Dionysus (or Bacchus) to Ariane, or belonged to Booetes

Crown Constellation Boreale - Constellation of Corona borealis - Corona Borealis, the Northern Crown, is a small but distinctive constellation in the northern sky, and was one of the 48 listed by Ptolemy that are still recognised today. In mythology it may have represented the crown given by Dionysus (or Bacchus) to Ariane, or belonged to Booetes

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Astronomical glass plate diagram of star motions in the constellation Corona Borealis (glass negative)

Astronomical glass plate diagram of star motions in the constellation Corona Borealis (glass negative)

Unknown Artist, (20th century)

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Pegase Constellation (tracee) - Constellation of Pegasus - The large edge of Pegase is visible just above the trees. In fact, the star that forms its left corner is part of the Andromede constellation. Under Pegase, the Pisces, masks partly by trees. The zigzag at the top left is the constellation of Lizard. The Great Square of Pegasus is drawn just above trees. August 18, 2009. August 18, 2009

Pegase Constellation (tracee) - Constellation of Pegasus - The large edge of Pegase is visible just above the trees. In fact, the star that forms its left corner is part of the Andromede constellation. Under Pegase, the Pisces, masks partly by trees. The zigzag at the top left is the constellation of Lizard. The Great Square of Pegasus is drawn just above trees. August 18, 2009. August 18, 2009

Laurent Laveder

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Andromede and Triangle Constellations - Constellations of Andromeda and Triangulum - The constellation of Andromede begins at the brilliant star Alpheratz, or Alpha Andromedae, one of the corners of the great square of Pegase. Alpheratz is the brightest star in the picture, on the right, and is located about 97 light years away from Earth. Mirach star, in the center of the image, is a giant red star situated about 200 years ago - light. The galaxy of Andromede, M31, is visible at the top of the picture. At the bottom of the mage, in the middle, the galaxy M33. The large open cluster NGC 752 is at the bottom left. The constellations of Andromeda, the Princess, and Triangulum, the Triangle, point the way to several deep - sky delights in the fall sky. Andromeda begins at the bright star Alpheratz, or Alpha Andromedae, one of the corners of the great square of Pegasus. Alpheratz is the brightest star in the image, near the right side of the frame and is located about 97 light years away f

Andromede and Triangle Constellations - Constellations of Andromeda and Triangulum - The constellation of Andromede begins at the brilliant star Alpheratz, or Alpha Andromedae, one of the corners of the great square of Pegase. Alpheratz is the brightest star in the picture, on the right, and is located about 97 light years away from Earth. Mirach star, in the center of the image, is a giant red star situated about 200 years ago - light. The galaxy of Andromede, M31, is visible at the top of the picture. At the bottom of the mage, in the middle, the galaxy M33. The large open cluster NGC 752 is at the bottom left. The constellations of Andromeda, the Princess, and Triangulum, the Triangle, point the way to several deep - sky delights in the fall sky. Andromeda begins at the bright star Alpheratz, or Alpha Andromedae, one of the corners of the great square of Pegasus. Alpheratz is the brightest star in the image, near the right side of the frame and is located about 97 light years away f

Jerry Lodriguss

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Constellation Cameleon - Constellation Chamaeleon - Cameleon is a small constellation in the southern hemisphere, located near the southern Celestial pole. The chameleon is a small constellation in the southern hemisphere, close to the south celestial pole

Constellation Cameleon - Constellation Chamaeleon - Cameleon is a small constellation in the southern hemisphere, located near the southern Celestial pole. The chameleon is a small constellation in the southern hemisphere, close to the south celestial pole

Christopher Picking

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Constellations of Gemels and Little Dog - Constellations of Gemini and Canis Minor - Constellation of Gemels with bright stars Castor and Pollux. Below is the small constellation of the Little Dog, with the bright star Procyon. Canis Minor (the Lesser Dog) is sometimes regarded as the smaller of the two dogs of Orion the hunter. It is minor indeed, just 185 degrees square, and 71st in size of the 88 modern constellations. The most obvious and interesting object Canis Minor is its main star, the pale yellow Procyon. Its name is from the Greek, meaning 'before the dog', since it rises before the Sirius, the Dog Star. Gemini (the Twins) is a much more interesting collection of stars, easily visualised as two figures holding hands, their heads represented by the stars Castor and Pollux. The constellation is an ancient zodiacal construction, with a rich mythology vanishing in the mists of time. It is from the direction of Gemini (near Castor) that annual Geminid meteor showers radiate, arou

Constellations of Gemels and Little Dog - Constellations of Gemini and Canis Minor - Constellation of Gemels with bright stars Castor and Pollux. Below is the small constellation of the Little Dog, with the bright star Procyon. Canis Minor (the Lesser Dog) is sometimes regarded as the smaller of the two dogs of Orion the hunter. It is minor indeed, just 185 degrees square, and 71st in size of the 88 modern constellations. The most obvious and interesting object Canis Minor is its main star, the pale yellow Procyon. Its name is from the Greek, meaning 'before the dog', since it rises before the Sirius, the Dog Star. Gemini (the Twins) is a much more interesting collection of stars, easily visualised as two figures holding hands, their heads represented by the stars Castor and Pollux. The constellation is an ancient zodiacal construction, with a rich mythology vanishing in the mists of time. It is from the direction of Gemini (near Castor) that annual Geminid meteor showers radiate, arou

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Whale Constellation - Constellation of Cetus - Also visible, the constellation Belier at the top of the picture. Cetus (the Whale or Sea Monster) is an ancient constellation in the northern sky depicting a whale - like creature basking on the shores of the fabled stream Eridanus, which flows from the celestial equator far into the southern sky. Cetus is extensive but not very distinctive, containing few bright stars. However, some of the stars are exceptionally interesting, particlarly Mira the wonderful, the prototype variable star, whose variability was first noted 400 years ago. The constellation of Aries is visible at the top of the image

Whale Constellation - Constellation of Cetus - Also visible, the constellation Belier at the top of the picture. Cetus (the Whale or Sea Monster) is an ancient constellation in the northern sky depicting a whale - like creature basking on the shores of the fabled stream Eridanus, which flows from the celestial equator far into the southern sky. Cetus is extensive but not very distinctive, containing few bright stars. However, some of the stars are exceptionally interesting, particlarly Mira the wonderful, the prototype variable star, whose variability was first noted 400 years ago. The constellation of Aries is visible at the top of the image

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Constellations of the Cup and the Raven - Constellations of Crater and Corvus - On the left, the bright star is Spica, in the Virgin. Corvus (the Raven or Crow) is a southern constellation of rather faint stars. It occupies about 184 square degrees, which makes it the 70th largest constellation (out of 88 recognised today). However, it is ancient, and is associated with Crater (the Cup) and Hydrus, the water snake, on whose back Corvus sits. The grouping was recognised by Ptolemy almost 2000 years ago. Crater (Latin for cup) was also recognised by Ptolemy and covering 282 square degrees is larger than Corvus but is no more distinguished

Constellations of the Cup and the Raven - Constellations of Crater and Corvus - On the left, the bright star is Spica, in the Virgin. Corvus (the Raven or Crow) is a southern constellation of rather faint stars. It occupies about 184 square degrees, which makes it the 70th largest constellation (out of 88 recognised today). However, it is ancient, and is associated with Crater (the Cup) and Hydrus, the water snake, on whose back Corvus sits. The grouping was recognised by Ptolemy almost 2000 years ago. Crater (Latin for cup) was also recognised by Ptolemy and covering 282 square degrees is larger than Corvus but is no more distinguished

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Constellation of Ophiuchus - Constellation of Ophiuchus - The constellation of Ophiuchus with its mythological form extracted from the Uranographia of Hevelius. Map showing the constellation of Ophiuchus with its mythological form from “” Uranographia”” star atlas by Hevelius (1690) added

Constellation of Ophiuchus - Constellation of Ophiuchus - The constellation of Ophiuchus with its mythological form extracted from the Uranographia of Hevelius. Map showing the constellation of Ophiuchus with its mythological form from “” Uranographia”” star atlas by Hevelius (1690) added

Sebastien Beaucourt

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