Cassiopeia Collection (page 2)

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

NGC 896 in the Heart Nebula in Cassiopeia

The Heart Nebula
IC 1805, The Heart Nebula

The Heart and Soul Nebula in the constellation Cassiopeia
The Heart Nebula (IC 1805), and the Soul Nebula (IC 1848), with NGC 896 at upper right, in the constellation Cassiopeia

The Bubble Nebula (NGC 7635) is a H II region emission nebula in the constellation Cassiopeia located close to the direction of the open cluster Messier 52 also known as the Scorpion Cluster

Messier 52, also known as NGC 7654, is an open cluster in the Cassiopeia constellation

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)

Supernova remnant Cassiopeia A
This stunning false-color picture shows off the many sides of the supernova remnant Cassiopeia A, which is made up of images taken by three observatories, using three different wavebands of light

IC 1805, the Heart Nebula

Emission Nebula NGC 281
NGC 281, an emission nebula and open cluster in the constellation Cassiopeia. The H II region NGC 281 (also known as Sharpless 184)

The northern Milky Way from Cygnus to Cassiopeia and Perseus
The northern Milky Way from Cygnus at right to Cassiopeia and northern Perseus at left, with boosted contrast to bring out faint nebulosity

Panoramic view of Mt. Everest, Khumbu glacier, Nuptse and Pumori mountains in Nepal. The scene was photographed in December 2015 from the World Heritage Sagarmatha National Park of Nepal

Aurora borealis over the trees in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada
February 9, 2014 - Aurora borealis seen from Churchill, Manitoba, Canada, in a view looking northwest over the trees. Moonlight lights the landscape. Cassiopeia is at upper left

Infrared mosaic of the Heart and Soul nebulae in the constellation Cassiopeia. Located about 6, 000 light-years from Earth

A detailed view at the tattered remains of a supernova explosion known as Cassiopeia A. It is the youngest known remnant from a supernova explosion in the Milky Way

The Heart and Soul Nebulae
Located in the Perseus Arm of the Galaxy, the Heart nebula, IC 1805 (right) and the Soul nebula, IC 1848 (left), are two bright emission nebulae in the constellation Cassiopeia

Comet Hartley 2 near the Pacman Nebula, NGC 281, in Cassiopeia. The bright star Alpha Cas (Schedar) is visible at upper right

Part of the IC1805 (Heart nebula) in Cassiopeia
Part of the IC 1805 (Heart nebula) in Cassiopeia

Open cluster NGC 457 in the constellation Cassiopeia. NGC 436 is at upper right and nebula Sharpless 2-188 at left

The Heart Nebula in the constellation Cassiopeia

Messier 52 and the Bubble Nebula in Cassiopeia
Messier 52 open cluster in Cassiopeia (upper left) and NGC 7635, the Bubble Nebula (centre)

Mosaic is of the Soul Nebula, also known as the Embryo Nebula, IC 1848, or W5
Mosaic of the Soul Nebula, also known as the Embryo Nebula, IC 1848, or W5. It is an open cluster of stars surrounded by a cloud of dust and gas over 150 light-years across and located about 6

The Heart and Soul Nebula
IC 1805 and IC 1848 Nebula, also known as the Heart and Soul Nebula

IC 59 and IC 63 in Cassiopeia

The Bubble Nebula, an emission nebula in Cassiopeia
The Bubble Nebula (NGC 7635) is a H II region emission nebula in the constellation Cassiopeia

IC 1805 in Cassiopeia

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

Variable star Gamma Cassiopeiae, with associated emission and reflection nebulae

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Map of the Constellations of the Northern Hemisphere, from The Celestial Atlas
XCF259799 Map of the Constellations of the Northern Hemisphere, from The Celestial Atlas, or The Harmony of the Universe (Atlas coelestis seu harmonia macrocosmica) pub

Perseus and Andromeda, Willem Isaacsz. van Swanenburg, Petrus Scriverius, Johannes Janssonius, 1608 - 1665

CONSTELLATION: CASSIOPEIA. Personification of Cassiopeia. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

Composite of Cassiopeia A supernova remnant across the spectrum: Gamma rays (magenta) Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope: X-rays (blue)

False-colour image of supernova remnant Cassiopeia A in constellation Cassiopeia, 10, 000 light-years away. It is the remnant of a once massive star that died in a supernova explosion. Credit NASA

Artists impression of Tycho on his way home on the night of 11 November 1572 observing an unfamiliar bright star in the constellation Cassiopeia

NGC 281 starbirth region, optical image C017 / 3732
NGC 281 starbirth region, optical image. Also called the Pacman Nebula, this is a region of active star formation 9, 200 light years from Earth in the constellation Cassiopeia

Cassiopeia A, NuSTAR X-ray image C016 / 9727
Cassiopeia A, NuSTAR X-ray image. This object is a supernova remnant, the expanding shell from a massive star that exploded as a supernova some 11, 000 years ago

Northern constellations, 18th century
Northern constellations. 18th-century map of constellations and stars of the northern celestial hemisphere. The constellations are represented by artworks of their mythical namesakes

Cepheus constellations, 1829 C016 / 4388
Cepheus constellations. 19th-century map of stars and constellations from the celestial atlas Sozviezdiia Predstavlennyia na XXX Tablitsakh (1829) by Kornelius Reissig

Cassiopeia. Astronomical chart showing Cassiopeia seated in a chair forming the constellation. Date 1825

Cassiopeia and Cepheus constellations. Cassiopeia is the W-shape of five bright stars at lower left, which represents the throne of the queen with the same name in Greek mythology

Andromeda constellation. Optical image of the constellation Andromeda. North is at top. The Andromeda Galaxy (M31) is the small fuzzy blob at centre

Emission nebulae IC 1848 and IC 1805
Emission nebulae IC 1805 and IC 1848. North is at top. These nebulae are also known as the Heart and Soul nebulae. The Soul nebula (IC 1848) is at lower left

Optical image of Cassiopeia and Andromeda
Cassiopeia and Andromeda. Optical image of the constellations of Cassiopeia and Andromeda. Cassiopeia is the wide " W" shape of five stars at upper centre

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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.