Big Dipper Collection

The Plough asterism in Ursa Major
The Plough. This asterism (group of stars) is part of the much larger constellation Ursa Major, most of which is out of frame

Loop section of a rollercoaster ride
Rollercoaster. People on a loop section of a rollercoaster ride at an amusement park

Corkscrew coil on a rollercoaster ride
Rollercoaster. People on a corkscrew section of a rollercoaster ride at an amusement park

Optical photo of the star Sirius using star filter
The two bright stars just below centre are Alpha Centauri (left) & Beta Centauri. To their right are the four stars forming the constellation of the Southern Cross, or Crux Australis

Ursa Major constellation, Bode Star Atlas
Ursa Major constellation. This star map shows the northern hemisphere constellation of Ursa Major (the Great Bear) as published by the German astronomer Johann Elert Bode (1747-1826) in 1805

Optical photo of the star Sirius using star filter
Gemini constellation. Stars of Castor (at centre) and Pollux (at lower centre) in the constellation of Gemini (the Twins)

DRACO, 1482. Figuration of the constellations Draco, Ursa Major (Big Dipper), and Ursa Minor (Little Dipper). Colored woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

Aurora borealis Milky Way and Big Dipper above Kluane Lake, Yukon, Canada
Aurora borealis Milky Way, Big Dipper, and a shooting star above Kluane Lake, Yukon, Canada

Panorama of the celestial night sky in southwest New Mexico
December 8, 2013 - A 360 degree panorama taken in the pre-dawn hours from the Painted Pony Resort in southwest New Mexico. Visible in this image, from left to right: Arcturus just on the treetop

Marshmallow constellation of the Big Dipper
big dipper, confectionery, star, Dorling Kindersley Prints, 1098384682

Marshmallow star constellations
big dipper, confectionery, star, stem, Dorling Kindersley Prints, 1098384700

UK, England, Lancashire, Blackpool, Big Dipper Roller Coaster and houses

Une rampe de montagne russe sur la Neva a Shrovetide (A Roller coaster on the Neva at Shrovetide)
FIA5346083 Une rampe de montagne russe sur la Neva a Shrovetide (A Roller coaster on the Neva at Shrovetide). Oeuvre de Michel Francois Damam Demartrait (1763-1827)

The roller coasters on Krestovsky Island - Auguste Poireau (1780-1844). Watercolour on paper, 1828
FIA5406672 The roller coasters on Krestovsky Island - Auguste Poireau (1780-1844). Watercolour on paper, 1828. State Museum of the History of Saint Petersburg by Poireau

Le grand huit (les montagnes russes) sur la Neva a Saint Petersbourg. (Toboggan ephemere pour la saison d hiver)
FIA5364494 Le grand huit (les montagnes russes) sur la Neva a Saint Petersbourg. (Toboggan ephemere pour la saison d hiver). Peinture d un maitre russe, huile sur toile, 1803. Art russe, 19e siecle

Canada, Yukon. Northern lights reflected in Marsh Lake at Tagish

The roller coasters on the Neva near the Smolny Convent in Saint Petersburg - Christian
FIA5406720 The roller coasters on the Neva near the Smolny Convent in Saint Petersburg - Christian Gottfried Heinrich Geissler (1770-1844). Copper engraving, watercolour, 1790s

Ursa Major (chromolitho)
2788915 Ursa Major (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ursa Major. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

The Big Dipper or the Plough (chromolitho)
961325 The Big Dipper or the Plough (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Big Dipper or the Plough)

Holidaymakers on the Big-Dippa at Blackpool. 5th August 1958

Prince George and Princess Mary at the opening of Earls Court Exhibition, London, 1913 (1935)
Prince George and Princess Mary enjoy the fun of the fair at the opening of Earls Court Exhibition, London, 1913 (1935). From The Royal Jubilee Book 1910-1935 [Associated Newspapers Ltd. London, 1935]

Nighttime View Of A Man Standing Next To A Lit Tent On A Snow Covered Trail Lake With The Moon, Stars, And Planets Overhead, Moose Pass, Kenai Peninsula, Southcentral Alaska

A moonlit nightscape taken in Banff National Park, Alberta Canada
July 8, 2012 - A moonlit nightscape taken at Num-Ti-Jah Lodge, Bow Lake, Banff National Park, Alberta Canada. Illumination is from the waning gibbous moon behind the camera

NGC 896 (part of the Heart nebula) in Cassiopeia

Fairground attractions including rollercoaster, big wheel, carousel and a stall with balls to throw at targets, balloons flying overhead

Stars of the Big Dipper and constellation Leo shine above a temple of Mount Emei in China
Northern stars of the Big Dipper and constellation Leo shine above the Wanfo Summit at the World Heritage site of Mount Emei in China

The Big Dipper over Castle Mountain, Banff National Park, Canada
August 25, 2013 - The Big Dipper over Castle Mountain, Banff National Park, Canada, on a partly cloudy and dewy night

Messier 101, The Pinwheel Galaxy in Ursa Major

Purple aurora over an old barn in southern Alberta, Canada
June 7-8, 2014 - An all-sky aurora with green and purple curtains in southern Alberta. The Big Dipper is visible above the barn

Trail of the International Space Station coming out of the western twilight
September 16, 2009 - Trail of the International Space Station coming out of the western twilight, passing between Arcturus and the Big Dipper

A meteor and the Big Dipper in the clear sky on the summit of Mount Kobau, Canada
July 28, 2014 - The Big Dipper and Ursa Major at the end of the backroad on the summit of Mount Kobau, near Osoyoos, British Columbia. A meteor streaks down at left

Aurora Borealis over Kluane Lake, Yukon, Canada

Star trails over the trees in Aberdeen, Scotland
Ursa Major, The Big Dipper, rising over the trees

The Pinwheel Galaxy, also known as Messier 101 or NGC 5457, is a face-on spiral galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major

Aurora borealis over the badlands of Dinosaur Provincial Park, Canada
September 30, 2012 - Aurora borealis over the badlands of Dinosaur Provincial Park, Alberta, Canada. The landscape is illuminated by the full harvest moon (off camera to the right)

The old pioneer church in Dorothy, Alberta, Canada, on a starry night
October 9, 2011 - The old pioneer church in Dorothy, Alberta, Canada, on a starry night illuminated by moonlight

The Whirlpool Galaxy and its companion galaxy NGC 5195
The Whirlpool Galaxy (NGC 5194), and its companion galaxy (NGC 5195), in the constellation Canes Venatici

M101, The Pinwheel Galaxy in Ursa Major

Red aurora borealis and Milky Way over Carcross Desert, Canada
Red aurora borealis, shooting star, and Milky Way over Carcross Desert, Carcross, Yukon, Canada

Fish-eye panorama of Milky Way above the Table Mountain Star Party in Washington state
July 25, 2014 - A 360 degree panorama of the Table Mountain Star Party held at the Eden Valley Guest Ranch in northern Washington state

Visitors trekking to Kala Pattar in this clear moonlight night at Gorak Shep in Nepal, along the main route to Mt. Everest Base Camp. The impressive range of Pumori (7165 m) is in the middle

Aurora borealis above Grasslands National Park in Saskatchewan, Canada
August 26-27, 2014 - Aurora borealis above Grasslands National Park in Saskatchewan, Canada

Skygazer standing under the stars at Grasslands National Park, Canada
August 25, 2014 - A 360 degree panorama of the landscape and skyscape at Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan, Canada. The Milky Way arches overhead from south to north at right

the Big Dipper rise above the Himalayas and the Gorak Shep settlement in Nepal
In this moonlight night, the Big Dipper rise above the Himalayas and the Gorak Shep settlement. The Polaris star appears just above the summit of Mt. Pumori with 7145m above sea level on the left

Messier 81, a spiral galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major
Messier 81, also known as NGC 3031 or Bodes Galaxy, is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major

Panorama of Milky Way above the Table Mountain Star Party in Washington state
July 25, 2014 - A 360 degree panorama of the Table Mountain Star Party held at the Eden Valley Guest Ranch in northern Washington state

The Big Dipper and Comet Catalina

Aurora borealis with Big Dipper over Kluane Lake, Yukon, Canada

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"The Big Dipper: A Celestial Rollercoaster Ride Through the Night Sky" Step right up and take a thrilling ride through the cosmos as we explore the captivating wonders of the Big Dipper. Known as The Plough asterism in Ursa Major, this celestial formation resembles a loop section of a rollercoaster ride, with its distinctive corkscrew coil shape. Through an optical photo captured using a star filter, we witness the mesmerizing beauty of Sirius, one of the brightest stars in our night sky. This stunning image reminds us that even amidst vast constellations like Ursa Major and Draco depicted in Bode Star Atlas from 1482, individual stars shine brightly on their own. As we embark on our journey across the celestial landscape, we find ourselves immersed in a breathtaking panorama above southwest New Mexico. Here, under the enchanting glow of Aurora borealis and Milky Way's ethereal embrace, the Big Dipper takes center stage above Kluane Lake in Yukon, Canada. From Alaska to North America and beyond, this cosmic marvel continues to captivate stargazers worldwide. Its marshmallow-like constellation invites us to dream big and reach for the stars as it guides travelers throughout their nocturnal adventures. So buckle up and hold on tight as you experience an exhilarating ride through space with none other than The Big Dipper - an awe-inspiring testament to nature's grandeur that leaves us all starstruck.