Cassiopeia Collection

Illustration of Cassiopeia constellation represented as vain queen

A Boeing 377-10-28 Stratocruiser G-ALSD Cassiopeia of BOA
A Boeing 377-10-28 Stratocruiser, G-ALSD, Cassiopeia, of BOAC at the 1954 Royal Aeronautical Society Garden Party at London Airport. Date: 1954

NGC 457 is an open star cluster in the constellation Cassiopeia. It contains nearly one hundred stars and lies over 9, 000 light years away from the Sun

Short S23 Empire Flying Boat G-ADDY Cassiopeia at Southam
Short S23 Empire Flying Boat, G-ADDY, Cassiopeia, at Southampton prior to flying to Alexandria. January 1937. Date: 1937

CONSTELLATION: CASSIOPEIA. The constellation Cassiopeia: engraving from Johann Bayers celestial atlas, Uranometria, 1603

Cassiopeia Star Map
The constellation of Cassiopeia, wife of Cepheus, king of Ethiopia, and mother of Andromeda

Cepheus Star Map
The northern constellation of Cepheus, king of Ethiopia, husband of Cassiopeia and father of Andromeda

The constellation of Cassiopeia. 1820 (engraving)
5669318 The constellation of Cassiopeia. 1820 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Camelopardalis and Auriga. With Cassiopeia, Lynx, Taurus, Ursa Major, Perseus, Gemini. Le girafe et le cocher
5912921 Camelopardalis and Auriga. With Cassiopeia, Lynx, Taurus, Ursa Major, Perseus, Gemini. Le girafe et le cocher. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from John Flamsteed

Heart Nebula and Fetal Nebula
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A beauty contest between Cassiopeia and the Nereids judged by Aion, House of Aion, Paphos
696742 A beauty contest between Cassiopeia and the Nereids judged by Aion, House of Aion, Paphos, Cyprus (mosaic) by Roman, (3rd century AD); House of Aion, Kato Paphos

Perseus and Adromeda (colour litho)
5998214 Perseus and Adromeda (colour litho) by Spence, Thomas Ralph (1848-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perseus and Adromeda)

Cassiopeia and Stephalia (chromolitho)
2783031 Cassiopeia and Stephalia (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cassiopeia and Stephalia. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Cassiopeia (colour litho)
5234695 Cassiopeia (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cassiopeia.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Cassiopeia and Pole Star (chromolitho)
3651668 Cassiopeia and Pole Star (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cassiopeia and Pole Star)

Cassiopeia (chromolitho)
2788918 Cassiopeia (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cassiopeia. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Constellation of Perseus and Andromeda, from Atlas Coelestis
STC128638 Constellation of Perseus and Andromeda, from Atlas Coelestis, by John Flamsteed (1646-1719), pub. in 1729 (hand coloured engraving) by Thornhill

Longboats moored at Canal Street Basin, in the heart of the City of Birmingham. 10th March 1971. Face of Britain 1971 Feature

NGC 896 (part of the Heart nebula) in Cassiopeia

Cassiopeia and Perseus

The Heart and Soul Nebulae in the constellation Cassiopeia
The Heart Nebula (at right, aka IC 1805) and the Soul Nebula (at left, aka IC 1848, and also the Fetus Nebula), in Cassiopeia. Just right of upper centre is the open star cluster NGC 1027

The Bubble Nebula and open star cluster in the Cassiopeia constellation

Nebulosity in Cassiopeia showing NGC 7822 and IC 1805
Nebulosity in Cassiopeia showing NGC 7822 (above center), and IC 1805 (at left)

The Milky Way over the Delinha observatory in China
The Milky Way from Cassiopeia to Auriga appears over the Delinha observatory in Qinghai province of China. The dome, housing a 13.7m millimeter radio telescope

IC 59 and IC 62 faint reflection nebulae near Gamma Cassiopeia

The bright star cluster known as Melotte 15. Melotte 15 is embedded within and illuminates the central portion of the much larger glowing nebula identified as IC 1805

The northern autumn stars and constellations rising over Dinosaur Provincial Park
The northern autumn stars and constellations rising in the east over the Badlands of Dinosaur Provincial Park in Alberta, Canada

Bubble Nebula and Cave Nebula mosaic
A mosaic of the region in Cassiopeia and Cepheus containing the Bubble Nebula (NGC 7635) at lower left, and the Cave Nebula (Sh 2-155) at upper right. At left is the bright open cluster Messier 52

Open cluster NGC 7789 in the constellation Cassiopeia

Nebulosity in the constellations Cassiopeia and Cepheus showing IC 1396 (at right), and IC 1805 (at left)

Bok Globules in NGC 281. The Hubble Space Telescope has photographed dense knots of dust and gas in our Milky Way Galaxy. This cosmic dust is a concentration of elements that are responsible for

Northern autumn constellations rising over a road in Banff National Park, Canada
July 29, 2012 - The northern autumn constellations of Andromeda, Cassiopeia, Perseus, and Pegasus rising over a road in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada

The Pacman Nebula, also known as NGC 281, is an H II region in the constellation of Cassiopeia and part of the Perseus Spiral Arm

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)

IC 1805, the Heart Nebula in Cassiopeia

NGC 457, the Owl Cluster, in the constellation Cassiopeia

The massive dark nebula complex LDN 1003
A large dark nebula complex, LDN 1003, that lies between the constellation Cygnus and Cepheus

Aquila constellation and the Serpens-Ophiuchus double cluster of IC 4756 and NGC 663. Altair and Terazed stars are visible at top

Interstellar embryo IC 1848, the Soul Nebula

The Soul Nebula
IC 1848, the Soul Nebula in Hubble-palette color mapping

Open cluster Messier 52 and the Bubble Nebula in the constellation Cassiopeia

IC 59 and IC 63 near Gamma Cas

Cassiopeia, Perseus and Andromeda area of the northern autumn sky with Milky Way. Several deep-sky objects are visible: Double Cluster; M31 the Andromeda Galaxy; M33 the Triangulum Galaxy; NGC 752

NGC 281, the Pacman Nebula

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

IC 1805, the Heart Nebula in the constellation Cassiopeia

Widefield view of the constellation Cassiopeia with nearby deep sky objects
Widefield view of the constellation Cassiopeia showing many deep sky objects, including open clusters and nebulae

IC 1848, the Soul Nebula

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"Cassiopeia: The Vain Queen of the Night Sky" In the vast expanse of the night sky, Cassiopeia stands out as a captivating constellation. Represented as a vain queen in illustrations, she commands attention and admiration from stargazers around the world. But Cassiopeia's allure extends beyond her celestial form. From a Boeing 377-10-28 Stratocruiser named G-ALSD Cassiopeia soaring through the skies to NGC 457, an open star cluster nestled within her boundaries, she leaves her mark on both land and space. Even vintage aircraft like Short S23 Empire Flying Boat G-ADDY Cassiopeia pay homage to this majestic constellation. Its name echoes through history, connecting us with past eras when aviation was still in its infancy. Johann Bayer's celestial atlas Uranometria showcases the beauty in intricate engravings dating back to 1603. These depictions serve as timeless reminders of humanity's fascination with the stars and our desire to understand their mysteries. As we explore further into space, modern star maps guide us through constellations like Cassiopeia and Cepheus. Their intricate patterns remind us that even amidst vastness, there is order and beauty waiting to be discovered. Legends intertwine with this radiant queen too; tales speak of a beauty contest between Cassiopeia and the Nereids judged by Aion at Paphos' House of Aion. Her presence also graces colorful lithographs depicting Perseus rescuing Andromeda or sharing moments with Stephalia – immortalizing these mythical connections forever. And let us not forget her relationship with Polaris -the Pole Star - guiding sailors across treacherous waters for centuries. In chromolithographs capturing this bond, we witness how ancient civilizations relied on her steadfastness for navigation and safety.