Constellations Collection

Cygnus and Lyra constellations. Cygnus, the swan, is at centre left, with Lyra, the lyre, at centre right. The brightest star is Cygnus is Deneb (Alpha Cygni, upper left)

CELLARIUS, Andreas (1596-1665). Atlas Coelestis seu Harmonia Macrocosmica. 1661. Fol 24. Hemisphaerium stellatum boreale antiquum. Representation of the Northern Hemisphere

Milky Way. Mosaic of photographs of the Milky Way, the spiral galaxy in which our solar system lies. Our Sun is believed to be around two-thirds of the way out from the centre in a small spiral arm

Northern hemisphere star chart, 1537
Northern hemisphere star chart, 16th century. Star chart (planisphere) of the northern hemisphere, based on Albrecht Durers star charts of 1515. The illustrations show the constellations

Perseus constellation. Illustrated card from a 19th century astronomical teaching aid called Uranias Mirror, after the Greek muse of astronomy. There are 32 cards in total

Constellation map. On the left side, the northern
" Constellation map. On the left side, the northern constellations and on the right side, the southern constellations

Durers Celestial Globe, 1515. This shows the northern hemisphere, and was prepared in conjunction with the astronomer Stabius

Cygnus and Lyra constellations. Illustrated card from a 19th century astronomical teaching aid called Uranias Mirror, after the Greek muse of astronomy. There are 32 cards in total

Celestial map by Johannes Van Keulen (1654-1715). SPAIN. Barcelona. Barcelona Maritime Museum

Christmas star as planetary conjunction. Artwork of a possible Christmas Star in the night sky of the year 7 BC. Traces of the planetary conjunction of Jupiter

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

Orion Star Map
Orion, giant hunter, clubbing a lion. Being slain by Diana, he was made one of the constellations and is supposed to be attended with stormy weather

Pleiades or Seven Sisters (Messier 45 aka M45) in Taurus Constellation, taken from Eastern Colorado, USA. 8 November 2015

Hydra constellations, 1829 C016 / 4412
Hydra constellations. 19th-century map of stars and constellations from the celestial atlas Sozviezdiia Predstavlennyia na XXX Tablitsakh (1829) by Kornelius Reissig

Southern hemisphere star chart, 1537
Southern hemisphere star chart, 16th century. Star chart (planisphere) of the southern hemisphere, based on Albrecht Durers star charts of 1515. The illustrations show the constellations

Nicolaus Copernicus (14731543) Astronomer. Orbes Celeste
Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543). Renaissance mathematician and astronomer who formulated an heliocentric model of the universe which placed the Sun, rather than the Earth, at the center

Celestial Map of the Planets (coloured engraving)
BAL42828 Celestial Map of the Planets (coloured engraving) by Eimmart, Georg Christoph II (1638-1705); O Shea Gallery, London, UK; German, out of copyright

Copernican worldview, 1708
Copernican worldview. This is plate 5 from the 1708 edition of the star atlas Harmonica Macrocosmica by the Dutch-German mathematician and cosmographer Andreas Cellarius (1596-1665)

Ursa Major constellation, 1829 C016 / 4387
Ursa Major constellation. 19th-century map of stars and constellations from the celestial atlas Sozviezdiia Predstavlennyia na XXX Tablitsakh (1829) by Kornelius Reissig

Uranographia constellations, 1801 C013 / 8953
Uranographia constellations. This page of this star atlas shows Northern Hemisphere constellations. The constellations are groupings of stars in the night sky

1731 Johann Scheuchzer planet orbit C008 / 8008
1731 Physica Sacra (Sacred Physics) by Johann Scheuchzer (1672-1733) folio copper engraving drawn by a team of engravers under the direction of Johann Andreas Pfeffel (1674-1748)

Star map, 1805
Star map, 19th century. This star map shows the stars of the northern hemisphere. It was published by the German astronomer Johann Elert Bode (1747- 1826), in 1805

Gemini constellation. Illustrated card from a 19th century astronomical teaching aid called Uranias Mirror, after the Greek muse of astronomy. There are 32 cards in total

Aries and Musca Borealis constellations. Illustrated card from a 19th century astronomical teaching aid called Uranias Mirror, after the Greek muse of astronomy. There are 32 cards in total

Draco and Ursa Minor constellations. Illustrated card from a 19th century astronomical teaching aid called Uranias Mirror, after the Greek muse of astronomy. There are 32 cards in total

Sciathericon for determining time
Sciathericon. Illustration entitled Sciathericon stellarum fixarum situm qualibet hora demonstrans, a device for showing time by reference to the fixed stars

Andromeda constellation. Illustrated card from a 19th century astronomical teaching aid called Uranias Mirror, after the Greek muse of astronomy

Leo Major and Leo Minor, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7340886 Leo Major and Leo Minor, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 20)

Cepheus, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7340875 Cepheus, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 4)

Cassiopeia, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7340874 Cassiopeia, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 3)

Camelopadalis, Tarandus and Custos Messium, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7340873 Camelopadalis, Tarandus and Custos Messium, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Urania's Mirror or a View of the Heavens (Constellation cards), c.1825 (card, paper, tissue)
7340871 Urania's Mirror or a View of the Heavens (Constellation cards), c.1825 (card, paper, tissue) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Box lid)

Bootes Canes Venatici, Coma Berenices and Quadrans Muralis, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue)
7339260 Bootes Canes Venatici, Coma Berenices and Quadrans Muralis, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 38.5x37.3x33.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Monoceros, Canis Minor and Atelier Typographique, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7340894 Monoceros, Canis Minor and Atelier Typographique, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Pisces, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7340892 Pisces, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 27)

Capricornus, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7340890 Capricornus, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 25)

Cancer, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7340885 Cancer, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 19)

Delphinus, Sagitta, Aquila and Antinous, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue)
7340881 Delphinus, Sagitta, Aquila and Antinous, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 13)

Gloria Frederich, Andromeda and Triangula, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7340876 Gloria Frederich, Andromeda and Triangula, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Celestial Globe Gores, 1636-95 (paper, copper plate, engraving)
7340779 Celestial Globe Gores, 1636-95 (paper, copper plate, engraving) by Rossi, Domenico de' (1659-1730); 44x19 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A dumb-bell nebula
5307613 A dumb-bell nebula.; (add.info.: Photograph of a dumb-bell nebula (NGC 6853) in the constellation of Vulpecula. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Hevelius' comet
5307517 Hevelius' comet.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Hevelius' comet in 1665. Discovered by Johannes Hevelius (1611-1687) an astronomer and mayor of Danzig

Hevelius' comet
5307514 Hevelius' comet.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Hevelius' comet in 1665. Discovered by Johannes Hevelius (1611-1687) an astronomer and mayor of Danzig

Hevelius' comet
5307511 Hevelius' comet.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Hevelius' comet in 1665. Discovered by Johannes Hevelius (1611-1687) an astronomer and mayor of Danzig

Astrological chart showing the influences of the planets and constellations on the organs of the body, 17th century
5309119 Astrological chart showing the influences of the planets and constellations on the organs of the body, 17th century; (add.info)

Hevelius' comet
5307521 Hevelius' comet.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Hevelius' comet in 1661. Discovered by Johannes Hevelius (1611-1687) an astronomer and mayor of Danzig

The Crab Nebula (M1) in the constellation of Taurus
5307774 The Crab Nebula (M1) in the constellation of Taurus.; (add.info.: Lithograph of the Crab Nebula (M1) in the constellation of Taurus. Dated 19th century

The constellation of Auriga
5307771 The constellation of Auriga.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the modern constellation of Auriga which was among those listed by the astronomer Ptolemy)

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"Unveiling the Mysteries of the Night Sky: Exploring Constellations" Embark on a celestial journey as we delve into the captivating world of constellations. From ancient star maps to modern astronomical wonders, these heavenly patterns have fascinated humanity for centuries. In Andreas Cellarius' "Atlas Coelestis, " created in 1665, Cygnus and Lyra constellations take center stage, showcasing their intricate beauty against a backdrop of twinkling stars. This masterpiece serves as a testament to our ancestors' fascination with mapping the cosmos. Travel back even further in time to 1537, where a Northern hemisphere star chart reveals secrets hidden within the Milky Way. As Perseus constellation graces Durer's Celestial Globe from 1515, one can't help but marvel at how these ancient depictions continue to inspire stargazers today. The Ursa Major constellation shines brightly in Bode Star Atlas, guiding us through the vastness of space. Meanwhile, Johannes Van Keulen's Celestial Map from 1654 unveils an enchanting tapestry of Cygnus and Lyra constellations dancing across the night sky. One cannot forget the awe-inspiring Christmas star that adorned planetary conjunctions throughout history. Its radiant presence has sparked wonder and speculation among astronomers and dreamers alike. And who could overlook Orion? The iconic figure immortalized in countless myths is beautifully captured in an exquisite Star Map that invites us to trace his celestial path through time and can not merely distant specks; they are stories woven into our collective imagination. They connect us with our past while igniting curiosity about what lies beyond our earthly realm. So next time you gaze up at the night sky, remember that each twinkle holds tales untold – waiting for you to unravel them under those timeless constellations above.