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Whale Constellation - Constellation of Cetu

Whale Constellation - Constellation of Cetu

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Constellation Lievre - Constellation of Lepus - The constellation Lievre is located below the constellation Orion. On the left, the bright star Sirius. Despite the faintness of its stars, Lepus (the Hare) was known in ancient Greece, as was Orion the hunter, at whose feet it resides, inconspicuously. The hare (or rabbit) is a creature traditionally associated with the Moon, since, with imagination, the man in the Moon features can also be seen as a rabbit. This connection with Orion makes mythological sense, since the Moon was perpetually chased across the sky by the Sun and Orion is a Sun god. Lepus is a middling - sized constellation, ranking 51 in size in the modern 88. Its brightest star is Alpha Leporis (Arneb), from the Arabic al-arnab meaning 'the hare'. Also visible in the image is R Leporis, Hind's Crimson star, whose brightness varies over 5 magnitudes (100 times) over a period of 423 days. It is a carbon star and at its maximum is a fine sight in a small telescope or good bi

Constellation Lievre - Constellation of Lepus - The constellation Lievre is located below the constellation Orion. On the left, the bright star Sirius. Despite the faintness of its stars, Lepus (the Hare) was known in ancient Greece, as was Orion the hunter, at whose feet it resides, inconspicuously. The hare (or rabbit) is a creature traditionally associated with the Moon, since, with imagination, the man in the Moon features can also be seen as a rabbit. This connection with Orion makes mythological sense, since the Moon was perpetually chased across the sky by the Sun and Orion is a Sun god. Lepus is a middling - sized constellation, ranking 51 in size in the modern 88. Its brightest star is Alpha Leporis (Arneb), from the Arabic al-arnab meaning 'the hare'. Also visible in the image is R Leporis, Hind's Crimson star, whose brightness varies over 5 magnitudes (100 times) over a period of 423 days. It is a carbon star and at its maximum is a fine sight in a small telescope or good bi

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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)

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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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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

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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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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

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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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Constellation of the Berenice Hair - Constellation of Coma Berenices - The constellation of the Berenice Hair contains a cluster of stars, Melotte 111. Coma Berenice's (Berenices Hair) would be as insignificant as many of Lacaille's southern sky inventions if it were not for the subtle but distinctive Coma Star Cluster (Melotte 111), 270 light years away. The constellation's name alludes to the flowing hair of Queen Berenices of Egypt, allegedly cut off in gratitude for the safe return of her husband from some military escapade. This constellation was once considered to be part of Leo, where the hairy smudge of the open cluster was regarded as the tuft of the lion's tail. Melotte 111 is a large, open cluster of stars ranging between 5th magnitude (barely visible) to 10th magnitude, 100 times fainter. It extends over 5 degrees and despite the faintness of its constituent stars is clearly visible as a hazy patch in an otherwise undistinguished part of the sky. Coma is the direction of th

Constellation of the Berenice Hair - Constellation of Coma Berenices - The constellation of the Berenice Hair contains a cluster of stars, Melotte 111. Coma Berenice's (Berenices Hair) would be as insignificant as many of Lacaille's southern sky inventions if it were not for the subtle but distinctive Coma Star Cluster (Melotte 111), 270 light years away. The constellation's name alludes to the flowing hair of Queen Berenices of Egypt, allegedly cut off in gratitude for the safe return of her husband from some military escapade. This constellation was once considered to be part of Leo, where the hairy smudge of the open cluster was regarded as the tuft of the lion's tail. Melotte 111 is a large, open cluster of stars ranging between 5th magnitude (barely visible) to 10th magnitude, 100 times fainter. It extends over 5 degrees and despite the faintness of its constituent stars is clearly visible as a hazy patch in an otherwise undistinguished part of the sky. Coma is the direction of th

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Constellation of Belier - Constellation of Aries - Constellation of Belier and clusters of Pleiades (in the Taurus). Although inconspicuous, Aries is one of the constellations of the zodiac and from ancient times has been represented by a ram, the same ram whose golden fleece was sought by Jason and the Argonauts in the great ship Argo Navis. For more than 2000 years it also of astronomical importance because it was the constellation where the Sun crossed the celestial equator (ecliptic) each year at the vernal equinox, marking the first point in Aries from which right ascension is measured. Precession has now carried this point into Pisces. The constellation is the 39th largest in the sky and covers about 440 square degrees. The best - known object in this field is the Pleiades star cluster (M45 in Taurus)

Constellation of Belier - Constellation of Aries - Constellation of Belier and clusters of Pleiades (in the Taurus). Although inconspicuous, Aries is one of the constellations of the zodiac and from ancient times has been represented by a ram, the same ram whose golden fleece was sought by Jason and the Argonauts in the great ship Argo Navis. For more than 2000 years it also of astronomical importance because it was the constellation where the Sun crossed the celestial equator (ecliptic) each year at the vernal equinox, marking the first point in Aries from which right ascension is measured. Precession has now carried this point into Pisces. The constellation is the 39th largest in the sky and covers about 440 square degrees. The best - known object in this field is the Pleiades star cluster (M45 in Taurus)

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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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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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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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Constellation Cancer - Cancer constellation - At the top right, the star Pollux des Gemeaux. Cancer (the Crab) is a rather small constellation of 506 square degrees without any bright stars, however, the stick figure above strongly hints at a crab - like shape. The ecliptic runs through the middle of the main stars, which makes it one of the 12 zodiacal constellations. It is best seen in the early evening in March. The most obvious feature in the image above is the large open cluster Messier 44, also known as Praesepe, which appears to the unaided eye as a fuzzy patch. It is easly resolved into numerous faint stars in binoculars, hence its popular name, the Beehive cluster. Although inconspicuous, the constellation gave its name to the Tropic of Cancer. In ancient times Cancer was where the Sun appeared at its maximum mid - day elevation at the time of the (northern) summer solstice. Because of the precession of the equinoxes the northern summer solstice now occurs when the Sun is in T

Constellation Cancer - Cancer constellation - At the top right, the star Pollux des Gemeaux. Cancer (the Crab) is a rather small constellation of 506 square degrees without any bright stars, however, the stick figure above strongly hints at a crab - like shape. The ecliptic runs through the middle of the main stars, which makes it one of the 12 zodiacal constellations. It is best seen in the early evening in March. The most obvious feature in the image above is the large open cluster Messier 44, also known as Praesepe, which appears to the unaided eye as a fuzzy patch. It is easly resolved into numerous faint stars in binoculars, hence its popular name, the Beehive cluster. Although inconspicuous, the constellation gave its name to the Tropic of Cancer. In ancient times Cancer was where the Sun appeared at its maximum mid - day elevation at the time of the (northern) summer solstice. Because of the precession of the equinoxes the northern summer solstice now occurs when the Sun is in T

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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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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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Constellation of the Little Bear - Constellation of Ursa Minor - Constellation of the Little Bear from the Uranographia of Hevelius. Recolorised image. Map showing the constellation of Ursa Minor with its mythological form from “” Uranographia”” star atlas by Hevelius (1690). Recolored Image

Constellation of the Little Bear - Constellation of Ursa Minor - Constellation of the Little Bear from the Uranographia of Hevelius. Recolorised image. Map showing the constellation of Ursa Minor with its mythological form from “” Uranographia”” star atlas by Hevelius (1690). Recolored Image

Sebastien Beaucourt

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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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Astronomical chart of the constellations of Ursa Major and Ursa Minor. Copperplate engraving by Milton after a drawing by L. Hebert from Abraham Rees' Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature, Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown, London, 1820.

Astronomical chart of the constellations of Ursa Major and Ursa Minor. Copperplate engraving by Milton after a drawing by L. Hebert from Abraham Rees' Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature, Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown, London, 1820.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Cassiopee Constellation - The constellation of Cassiopeia - Cassiopeia, was seen in mythology as the seated Queen of Ethiopia (not to be confused with the modern AEthiopia). She was the wife of Cepheus and the mother of Andromeda, beautiful but boastful. The grouping of moderately bright stars has a distinctive 'W' shape and lies in a rather faint part of the northern Milky Way. It is circumpolar for latitudes north of 50*. Occupying almost 500 square degrees of sky it is the 25th largest of the 88 modern constellations

Cassiopee Constellation - The constellation of Cassiopeia - Cassiopeia, was seen in mythology as the seated Queen of Ethiopia (not to be confused with the modern AEthiopia). She was the wife of Cepheus and the mother of Andromeda, beautiful but boastful. The grouping of moderately bright stars has a distinctive 'W' shape and lies in a rather faint part of the northern Milky Way. It is circumpolar for latitudes north of 50*. Occupying almost 500 square degrees of sky it is the 25th largest of the 88 modern constellations

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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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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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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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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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Cephee Constellation - Constellation of Cepheus - At the bottom left, the constellation Cassiopee; at the top, the bright star is the polar star. Cepheus is a representation of King Cepheus of Ethiopia, who has stellar connections, being husband to Cassiopeia and the father of Andromeda. It is a large northern constellation of 588 square degrees, 27th out of 88 in size and is best seen in the early evening in November. It is distinguished by having two unusual stars that are easily seen. Delta Cephei is the prototype for an intrinsically bright class of regularly pulsating variable stars whose period of variability is closely related to their absolute magnitudes. The brightest stars have the longest period, so distance can be estimated by measuring the period and the apparent magnitude of a star. And these stars are bright, so the method can be extended to nearby galaxies. Mu (u) Cephei is an extremely red, irregular variable star easily seen in binoculars. This too is a prototype, of

Cephee Constellation - Constellation of Cepheus - At the bottom left, the constellation Cassiopee; at the top, the bright star is the polar star. Cepheus is a representation of King Cepheus of Ethiopia, who has stellar connections, being husband to Cassiopeia and the father of Andromeda. It is a large northern constellation of 588 square degrees, 27th out of 88 in size and is best seen in the early evening in November. It is distinguished by having two unusual stars that are easily seen. Delta Cephei is the prototype for an intrinsically bright class of regularly pulsating variable stars whose period of variability is closely related to their absolute magnitudes. The brightest stars have the longest period, so distance can be estimated by measuring the period and the apparent magnitude of a star. And these stars are bright, so the method can be extended to nearby galaxies. Mu (u) Cephei is an extremely red, irregular variable star easily seen in binoculars. This too is a prototype, of

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Constellation of the Dolphin - Constellation of Delphinus - Constellations of the Dolphin and Altair. On the top right, the constellation of the Fleche, on the left, the Dolphin; on the bottom right, the brilliant star Altair in the Eagle. Delphinus the Dolphin looks remarkably like the creature it represents. Delphinus is a small constellation of Greek origin, but despite its diminutive size it is quite easy to find. The bright star Altair in neighboring Aquila is probably the best guide. Delphinus' brightest star, Rotanev (ss Del) is of magnitude 4, and its name honors the astronomer Nicolaus Venator (Rotonov backwards). The next brightest star in Delphinus is Sualocin, which at first glance appears English, but is Nicolaus spelled backwards. He was assistant to the rather more famous Italian astronomer Giuseppe Piazzi. The main stars of Sagitta are also well seen here

Constellation of the Dolphin - Constellation of Delphinus - Constellations of the Dolphin and Altair. On the top right, the constellation of the Fleche, on the left, the Dolphin; on the bottom right, the brilliant star Altair in the Eagle. Delphinus the Dolphin looks remarkably like the creature it represents. Delphinus is a small constellation of Greek origin, but despite its diminutive size it is quite easy to find. The bright star Altair in neighboring Aquila is probably the best guide. Delphinus' brightest star, Rotanev (ss Del) is of magnitude 4, and its name honors the astronomer Nicolaus Venator (Rotonov backwards). The next brightest star in Delphinus is Sualocin, which at first glance appears English, but is Nicolaus spelled backwards. He was assistant to the rather more famous Italian astronomer Giuseppe Piazzi. The main stars of Sagitta are also well seen here

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Dragon Constellation - Constellation of Draco - Dragon Constellation with part of the Big Bear and Little Bear. Draco (the Dragon) is said to represent Ladon, the multi - headed dragon slaughtered by Hercules, an act necessary to obtain the golden apples from the garden of Hesperides as the 11th of his 12 labours. Other ancient, dragonocentric legends exist. The constellation itself is rather indistinct with few bright stars, but it is a large and rambling construction wrapped around the north celestial pole. It extends from close to the Pole Star to more than 40 degrees of delination south of it and wanders over 11 hours of Right Ascension between Hercules and the Big Dipper. It is the 8th largest constelation in terms of area, which is over 1000 square degrees. This image also contains the constellation of Ursa Minor

Dragon Constellation - Constellation of Draco - Dragon Constellation with part of the Big Bear and Little Bear. Draco (the Dragon) is said to represent Ladon, the multi - headed dragon slaughtered by Hercules, an act necessary to obtain the golden apples from the garden of Hesperides as the 11th of his 12 labours. Other ancient, dragonocentric legends exist. The constellation itself is rather indistinct with few bright stars, but it is a large and rambling construction wrapped around the north celestial pole. It extends from close to the Pole Star to more than 40 degrees of delination south of it and wanders over 11 hours of Right Ascension between Hercules and the Big Dipper. It is the 8th largest constelation in terms of area, which is over 1000 square degrees. This image also contains the constellation of Ursa Minor

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

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

Sebastien Beaucourt

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

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

Sebastien Beaucourt

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Peacock Constellation - Constellation of Pavo - Pavo, the Peacock, lies south of Sagittarius and Corona Australis, and is one of Johann Bayer's twelve constellations, introduced in 1603. It is one of several birds in the southern sky, including Apus, Grus, Phoenix and Tucanae. The legends say that the goddess of the heavens, Juno (the Greek Hera) ordered a hundred - eyed giant, Argos Panoptes, to keep his eyes on her wandering husband, Jupiter. He ordered Argos slain and Juno transformed the 100 eyes into the Peacock's tail. These eyes are also meant to represent the starry sky

Peacock Constellation - Constellation of Pavo - Pavo, the Peacock, lies south of Sagittarius and Corona Australis, and is one of Johann Bayer's twelve constellations, introduced in 1603. It is one of several birds in the southern sky, including Apus, Grus, Phoenix and Tucanae. The legends say that the goddess of the heavens, Juno (the Greek Hera) ordered a hundred - eyed giant, Argos Panoptes, to keep his eyes on her wandering husband, Jupiter. He ordered Argos slain and Juno transformed the 100 eyes into the Peacock's tail. These eyes are also meant to represent the starry sky

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

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

Sebastien Beaucourt

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

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

Sebastien Beaucourt

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

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

Sebastien Beaucourt

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Swan Constellation - Constellation of Cygnus - Constellation of Swan extracted from the Uranographia of Hevelius. Recolorised image. Map showing the constellation of Cygnus with its mythological form from “” Uranographia”” star atlas by Hevelius (1690). Recolored Image

Swan Constellation - Constellation of Cygnus - Constellation of Swan extracted from the Uranographia of Hevelius. Recolorised image. Map showing the constellation of Cygnus with its mythological form from “” Uranographia”” star atlas by Hevelius (1690). Recolored Image

Sebastien Beaucourt

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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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