Night Sky 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

Full Moon. The Moon appears full when it is on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun during its orbit, when it presents its full sunlit face to Earth

Colourful display of the Aurora Australis over an island in the ocean at Blue Hour
A colourful display of the Aurora Australis or Southern Lights over Betsey Island, Tasmania with the Milky Way above, taken during Blue Hour

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)

Early map of the Moon, 1810
Map of the Moon, 1810. This plate depicts the geographical features of the moon using observations by Cassini and Riccioli

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

Scorpius constellation. This is a large zodiacal constellation in the southern hemisphere that is visible in summer. The Sun passes though it in late November

STEVE Aurora phenomenon
STEVE Steve S.T.E.V.E. The unusual light phenomenon associated with strong displays of the aurora australis borealis southern or northern lights

Orion constellation. The most prominent feature of the constellation is Orions Belt, a row of three bright stars (centre left)

Hale-Bopp comet
Hale-Bopp. Artwork of the comet Hale-Bopp above an ocean shore. Hale-Bopp was one of the brightest comets of the 20th century, and was seen for much of early 1997. A comet is a lump of ice and rock

Meteor shower, artwork
Meteor shower. Computer artwork of trees silhouetted against a meteor shower in the night sky. Meteor tracks, also known as falling or shooting stars

Meteor shower over the Mississippi River, 1833
Remarkable meteor shower over the Mississippi River, 1833. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Scorpius constellation. Scorpius, the scorpion, is a zodiacal constellation crossed by the Milky Way. It is best seen in summer in the northern hemisphere

Aurora borealis and Moon over mountains and trees by a river. This coloured light display (the northern lights) is visible in the night sky at high latitudes

Kitt Peak Observatory and Milky Way
Kitt Peak National Observatory, Tucson, Arizona, USA, and the Milky Way. With 23 telescopes, this is the largest collection of astronomical instruments in the world

Mauna Kea telescopes and Milky Way. Silhouetted against a sunset glow are the Subaru Telescope (far left), the Keck I and II telescopes (centre left and centre)

Full Moon. The Moon appears full when it is on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun during its orbit, when it presents its full sunlit face to Earth

Aurora borealis seen over trees through a fish-eye lens, with an observer at far right. This light display (the northern lights) is seen in the night sky at high latitudes

Northern Lights (aurora borealis), Laukvik, Nordland, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Milky Way over Scottish loch
Milky Way, over Clatteringshaws Loch, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. The Milky Way, our galaxy seen from the inside, is the band of stars, nebulae and dust lanes running vertically across the sky

Cygnus constellation. Cygnus, the swan, is a summer constellation in the northern hemisphere, although it is far north enough to be at least partly seen year-round from many northern parts

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

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)

Early map of the Moon, 1635
Map of the Moon, by Johann Doppelmayr (1671- 1750). This early engraving of the Moon by the German mathematician and astronomer Doppelmayer is thought to date from 1730

Aurora borealis. This coloured atmospheric light display (the northern lights) is visible in the night sky at high latitudes

Amazing night photo with milky way, stars and bright galaxy view pattern. Milky Way over the sandy beach with palm trees

Star trails and the Aurora Australis or Southern Lights reflected in water
Star trails and the green light of the Aurora Australis or Southern Lights in the night sky all reflected in still water in the foreground

Milky Way-Andromeda galactic collision C014 / 4726
Milky Way-Andromeda galactic collision. Artwork showing the future collision between the Milky Way Galaxy (disrupted) and the Andromeda Galaxy (spiral, lower left)

Comet Arend-Roland, 1957
Comet Arend-Roland, May 2, 1957. This comet, discovered on November 8 1956 reached perihelion (closest point to the Sun) at 0.32 AU (astronomical units, 1 AU = Earth to Sun distance) on April 8

Comet Hale-Bopp 1997 C011 / 1167
In March 1997 comet Hale-Bopp appeared in the north-eastern morning sky and in April in the north-western evening sky to be seen all the night

PSCI2A-00073
Greek astronomer Hipparchus mapping the stars over Alexandria, ancient Egypt. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Aurora borealis over a lake near Svolvaer, Lofoten islands, Norway

Aurora borealis over Tungeneset and the Okshornan Peaks, Senja Island, Norway

Northern lights over the frozen trees of Lapland in winter, Akaslompolo, Yllastunturi National Park, Finland

STEVE Aurora phenomenon
STEVE Steve S.T.E.V.E. The unusual light phenomenon associated with strong displays of the aurora australis borealis southern or northern lights

Star trails above Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) woodland, Glenfeshie, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, March 2017

Milky Way above Delicate Arch, Arches National Park, Moab, Grand County, Utah, United States of America, North America

Alpha Centauri binary stars and planets. Artwork from above the surface of one of the moons of one of the planets in the Alpha Centauri binary star system

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

Draco constellation. Artwork of a dragon showing the outline of the constellation of Draco (the Dragon). The stars of this constellation are found near the north celestial pole

Aurora borealis over trees by a river. This coloured light display (the northern lights) is visible in the night sky at high latitudes

Alien and astronaut, artwork
Alien and astronaut, computer artwork. Humanoid alien meeting with an astronaut in a spacesuit. They are standing on an airless, rocky world, under a starry night sky

Spaceship to the Moon imagined in the 1870s
Projectile train to the moon, a suggested form of space travel, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The Andromeda Galaxy
Mainak Chakraborty

Jokulsarlon, East Iceland, Iceland. Northern lights over the glacier lagoon

Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) with Northern lights / Aurora borealis lighting up the night sky in background, Monadhliath Mountains, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, October 2015

Grundafjordur, Snaefellsness peninsula, Western Iceland. Kirkjufell mountain reflecting in the waters of the lake with the northern lights (aurora borealis) in the background

Lyra constellation. Optical image of the constell- ation Lyra, the lyre. North is at top. The bright star at centre right is Vega (Alpha Lyrae)

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Marvel at the celestial wonders that adorn our night sky - from the familiar Plough asterism in Ursa Major to the radiant glow of a Full Moon. Discover the enchanting Cygnus and Lyra constellations, weaving tales of myth and beauty. Witness nature's breathtaking spectacle as the Aurora Australis paints a colourful display over an island in the ocean during Blue Hour. Gaze upon Orion, a celestial hunter guarding our dreams with his mighty bow. Travel back in time with an early map of the Moon from 1810, unveiling its mysterious lunar landscape. Capture the brilliance of Sirius through an optical photo enhanced by a star filter, showcasing its ethereal radiance. Explore Scorpius, a constellation embodying both power and grace amidst twinkling stars. Relive Hale-Bopp comet's extraordinary journey across our cosmic canvas, leaving us awestruck by its sheer magnificence. Journey into history as meteor showers illuminate the Mississippi River in 1833, etching memories forevermore. Immerse yourself in artistry as meteor showers inspire captivating artwork that mirrors their celestial dance above us all once more. Let Scorpius guide you through this vast expanse where dreams merge with reality and wonder awaits at every turn.