Asterism Collection (page 2)

The constellations of Puppis and Vela in the southern Milky Way
Panoramic view of the constellations of Puppis and Vela in the southern Milky Way, plus the large Gum Nebula

Sirius & Canis Major rising in New Mexico
December 7, 2013 - Sirius and Canis Major coming up in the southeast, as seen from Painted Pony Resort, New Mexico

Circumpolar star trails over the Gila National Forest in southern New Mexico
Circumpolar star trails on a moonlit night in the Gila National Forest in southern New Mexico, north of Pinos Altos. Polaris is at upper left, the Little Dipper hanging below it

A moonlit nightscape over the Bow River and Morants Curve in Banff National Park, Canada
February 4, 2012 - A moonlit nightscape with a gibbous Moon providing illumination over the Bow River and Morants Curve in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada

Panorama of the Columbia Icefields and Athabasca Glacier at moonrise
A 360 degree panorama of the Columbia Icefields and Athabasca Glacier in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada, just before the waning moon rose over the mountains to light the foreground

Orion rising at the City of Rocks State Park, New Mexico
December 24, 2014 - Orion rising at the City of Rocks State Park, New Mexico, with light from the waxing crescent moon providing the illumination

Southern Milky Way
The spectacular area of the southern Milky Way from the Eta Carinae Nebula at right, to the Southern Cross at center, and the twin stars of Alpha and Beta Centauri at left

Orion and Canis Major with the dog star Sirius at lower left
Orion and Canis Major, with Sirius, the Dog Star, at lower left. Some airglow brightened the sky at lower right

Circumpolar stars trails over Castle Mountain in Banff National Park, Canada
July 23, 2010 - Circumpolar stars trails over Castle Mountain in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. Taken from Castle Cliffs viewpoint on Bow Valley Parkway

Constellations of Perseus, Andromeda nad Pegasus above the Columbia Icefields, Canada
September 14, 2014 - The autumn constellations of Perseus (left), Andromeda (centre) and Pegasus (right) over the peaks of the Columbia Icefields in Jasper National Park. At right is Mt. Andromeda

The summer Milky Way in southern Alberta, Canada
July 24, 2012 - The summer Milky Way (northern hemisphere) in southern Alberta, Canada. Sagittarius is on the southern horizon, the Summer Triangle at center, and Cassiopeia at top left

A moonlit nightscape of the historic Hearst Church in Pinos Altos, New Mexico
January 27, 2015 - A moonlit nightscape of the historic Hearst Church in Pinos Altos, New Mexico, at 7000 feet altitude (thus the name High Pines) and on the Continental Divide

The 1909 Liberty School on the Canadian Prarie in moonlight with Big Dipper
August 4, 2012 - The 1909 Liberty School, a one-room pioneer schoolhouse on the wide open Canadian Prairie, at Majorville, Alberta, Canada, in moonlight with the Big Dipper

Messier 41 below the bright star of Sirius in the constellation Canis Major
Open star cluster Messier 41 below the bright star of Sirius in the constellation Canis Major

The bright stars of Auriga and Taurus rise above Mt. Everest and the central Himalayas
The bright stars of constellation Auriga and Taurus rise above the central Himalayas. Mount Everest (8848m) stand with banner clouds in the middle. Great Nuptse (7879m) stand on its right

Starry sky above hoodoo formations at Dinosaur Provincial Park, Canada
August 18, 2013 - The stars of Cassiopeia and Andromeda rising behind hoodoo formations at Dinosaur Provincial Park, Alberta, Canada. Illumination is from the waxing gibbous moon (off camera)

Circumpolar star trails over Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada
July 8, 2012 - Circumpolar star trails across the sky at Bow Lake in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. This is a composite of 233 images

Circumpolar star trails above an old farmhouse in Alberta, Canada
July 16, 2011 - Circumpolar star trails above an old farmhouse at a farmstead in southern Alberta, Canda. Light from a full moon (off frame) illuminated the landscape and made the sky blue

Waxing moon above the City of Rocks State Park, New Mexico
December 24, 2014 - A 180 degree panorama of the winter sky at the City of Rocks State Park, New Mexico, with Orion rising at left and the waxing moon (overexposed) beside Mars setting at right

Summer Triangle area of the northern summer Milky Way

Stars over the hoodoos in the Red Deer River valley, Alberta, Canada
September 21, 2013 - Stars over the hoodoos in the Red Deer River valley on Highway 10 east of Drumheller, Alberta, Canada. Light from a waning gibbous moon provided the illumination

Aurora borealis behind grain bins on a country road in Alberta, Canada
A 180 degree panorama of a modest aurora display behind grain bins on a country road in Alberta, Canada. The aurora adds more color to a sky also filled with green airglow

Moon with Antares, Mars and Saturn over Bow River in Alberta, Canada
September 28, 2014 - The waxing crescent moon shines over the Bow River, accompanied by Saturn (just right of centre) and the pairing of Mars (at left, top) and Antares

The extensive Gum Nebula area in the constellation Vela, an interstellar bubble blown by winds from hot stars, with the False Cross at left

Orions Belt, Horsehead Nebula and Flame Nebula

Star trails above the Front Ranges in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada
August 8, 2014 - The stars of Andromeda and Perseus rising over the Front Ranges and Bow River in Banff, Alberta, Canada. The scene is illuminated by the waxing gibbous moon

Star trails over Patricia Lake and Pyramid Mountain in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada. Moonlight provides the illumination and a faint aurora is at lower right in the northeast

The Summer Triangle stars in the Milky Way through Cygnus, Lyra and Aquila. The frame takes in the Milky Way from Cepheus to Ophiuchus

Pegasus constellation in the northern sky

Night sky panorama of Pyramid Lake in Jasper National Park, Canada
A 360 degree night panorama lit by moonlight, taken from the boardwalk out to Pyramid Island on Pyramid Lake in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada

Mosaic of the Carina Nebula and Crux area in the southern sky

Widefield view of the constellations Virgo and Coma Berenices, showing thousands of galaxies

The Big Dipper seen through the alley way of a street in China. Big Dipper is colloquially known as the Seven Stars of the Northern Dipper in China

The Very Large Array radio telescope under moonlight in New Mexico
Dedember 13, 2013 - One of the 27 antennas of the Very Large Array (VLA) radio telescope complex in New Mexico (with others in the distance at lower right) illuminated by moonlight

Circumpolar star trails above the Table Mountain Star Party in Washington state
July 26, 2014 - Circumpolar star trails above the Table Mountain Star Party at the Eden Valley Guest Ranch in northern Washington state

Delphinus constellation on a hazy night

Ghostly glows of a truly dark Sky
A 180 degree panorama showing the zodiacal light (at right in the west), the Milky Way, the zodiacal band across the frame at top

A starry sky over the Himalayas in Tibet, China. On the left (south) the bright central bulge of the Milky Way in the constellation Sagittarius

An ice crystal halo around the first quarter moon
January 27, 2015 - An ice crystal halo around the first quarter moon high in the northern winter sky near Pinos Altos, New Mexico

Open cluster Hyades and giant star Aldebaran in the constellation of Taurus
The open cluster Hyades and giant star Aldebaran in the constellation of Taurus, with smaller open cluster NGC 1647 at left

Circumpolar star trails over Mimbres Valley in the Gila National Forest, New Mexico
Circumpolar star trails over the moonlit Mimbres Valley near Lake Roberts in the Gila National Forest, in southwest New Mexico. Illumination is from the waxing gibbous moon

The Northern Lights in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada
February 16, 2015 - The Northern Lights in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada, at 58 degrees latitude, and under the auroral oval. Jupiter is at right, the Big Dipper at left

Northern stars above a moonlit Tibetan village in Tibet, China. Ursa Major with its prominent seven-star asterism called Big Dipper is at the left side

Jupiter in the constellation Taurus with deep sky objects
Jupiter in the constellation Taurus above the Hyades open cluster and Aldebaran, below the Pleiades. NGC 1647 and NGC 1746 clusters are also visible at left

Coathanger star cluster, optical image. This cluster, also known as Brocchis Cluster and Collinder 399, is named for its distinctive shape

Tritons geysers. Artwork of erupting geysers (lower left & right) on Triton, with the planet Neptune seen at upper left. The geysers are composed of liquid nitrogen and methane

Crux constellation. View of the Crux constellation in the southern hemisphere with the Milky Way running through it. This constellatin is dominated by the pattern of stars (asterism)

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"Astounding Asterisms: Unveiling the Celestial Tapestry" Gazing up at the night sky, one cannot help but be captivated by the mesmerizing asterisms that adorn our celestial canvas. From the iconic Plough asterism in Ursa Major to Orions belt, these stellar formations have fascinated astronomers and stargazers for centuries. The Ursa Major constellation, immortalized in Bode Star Atlas, houses the renowned Plough asterism. Its distinct shape resembles a ladle or plow, guiding ancient navigators across vast oceans and inspiring countless tales of exploration. Venturing further into the cosmic realm, we find ourselves immersed in a breathtaking panorama atop Gila National Wilderness. Here, amidst the sprawling Milky Way and zodiacal light, an array of celestial objects unveils itself before our eyes. Comet Lovejoy dances gracefully alongside shimmering stars while New Zealand's mysterious night sky from 1935 beckons us with its enigmatic allure. In Banff National Park's moonlit nightscape lies another enchanting spectacle – The Orion constellation. This mighty hunter dominates the heavens with his radiant presence as Sirius rises beside him over Gila National Forest in New Mexico. Canis Major joins this celestial duo showcasing dog stars Sirius and Procyon; their brilliance illuminating our darkest nights. As dawn breaks over Mt. Jampayang in China, a starry sky bids farewell to its nocturnal reign. The break of day reveals a delicate transition where twinkling constellations gradually yield to daylight's embrace. Asterisms connect us to both ancient lore and modern wonderment; they remind us of humanity's eternal fascination with what lies beyond our earthly confines. So let us continue to gaze upwards – for within those distant lights lie stories untold and mysteries yet unraveled.