Pole Star Collection

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

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

Emperor Wilhelm II of Germany (left) in Russian uniform, and Tsar Nicholas II of Russia... 1905
Emperor Wilhelm II of Germany (left) in Russian uniform, and Tsar Nicholas II of Russia (right) in Prussian uniform in Bjorko, 1905. Private Collection

Pole Star and Plough (chromolitho)
3651676 Pole Star and Plough (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pole Star and Plough)

The Largest Diamonds in the World (engraving)
1594833 The Largest Diamonds in the World (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Largest Diamonds in the World)

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

North Face of the Santuario de Nossa Senhora dos Remedios obelisk, Lamego, Portugal
1126652 North Face of the SantuAario de Nossa Senhora dos Remedios obelisk, Lamego, Portugal. 1738 (granite) by Portuguese School, (18th century); SantuAario de Nossa Senhora dos Remedios, Lamego

Napoleon Le Grande, December 2, 1813. December 2, 1813. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Napoleon Le Grande, December 2, 1813

Tsar Nicholas II and Kaiser Wilhelm II in Bjorko, 1905. Creator: Anonymous
Tsar Nicholas II and Kaiser Wilhelm II in Bjorko, 1905. Private Collection

Imperial Yacht Polestar in Copenhagen Harbour. Artist: Lubbers, Holger Peter Svane (1850-1931)
Imperial Yacht Polestar in Copenhagen Harbour. Private Collection

Emperor Nicholas II visiting his Yacht Polestar, 1908. Artist: Beggrov, Alexander Karlovich (1841-1914)
Emperor Nicholas II visiting his Yacht Polestar, 1908. From a private collection

Great Pyramid of Cheops at Giza being used as an astronomical observatory. Illustration demonstrating Piazzi Smyths theory that a passage from the lower of the two subterranean chambers (A)

Satirical political cartoon of Napoleon the Great as the ever-shining pole star. Above him, the Devil flanked by two mottoes, Heart of a Tyrant and Vulture

Pluton, its big moon Charon and the Polaris star

Star trails around the south celestial pole, Somuncura, Argentina. The Milky Way is also visible trailing in the long exposure

Polar star trails above Honghe Hani Rice Terraces in southwest China
Polar star trails circle around the north celestial pole above Honghe Hani Rice Terraces, a world heritage sites in southwest China

Polaris surrounded by molecular clouds
Polaris, also known as the north star, is surrounded by large complex dust structures, known as molecular clouds or galactic cirrus

Polar star trails over Yamdrok Lake, Tibet, China
Star trails around the northern celestial pole over Yamdrok Lake, Tibet, China

A moonlit nightscape of the historic Hearst Church in Pinos Altos, New Mexico
January 27, 2015 - A moonlit nightscape of the historic Hearst Church in Pinos Altos, New Mexico, at 7000 feet altitude (thus the name High Pines) and on the Continental Divide

Star trails around the northern pole star, Arches National Park, Utah
The stars trail around the northern pole star with the famous Balance Rock in the foreground, Arches National Park, Moab, Utah

Stars circle around the north celestial pole above Nanchang city, China
Stars circle around the north celestial pole above the city lights and clouds of Nanchang city, China

Star trails around the south celestial pole at the beach in Miramar, Argentina. Note the lack of a polar star as there is no bright star near the celestial pole for the southern hemisphere

Star Trails around Polaris in the constellation Ursa Minor

THE LARGEST DIAMONDS IN THE WORLD: 1. The English Lottery Diamond. 2. The Great Mogul. 3. The Blue Diamond. 4. The Shah of Russia. 5. The Florentine. 6. The Koh-i-Noor, after cutting. 7

THE LARGEST DIAMONDS IN THE WORLD: 1. The English Lottery Diamond. 2. The Great Mogul. 3. The Blue Diamond. 4. The Shah of Russia. 5. The Florentine. 6. The Koh-i-Noor, after cutting. 7

Star trails and aeroplane trails C016 / 5814
Star trails and aeroplane trails. Star trails are formed by the apparent motion of the stars in the sky as the Earth rotates on its axis

Stars revolving around Polaris (Pole Star) over church at night, Farnborough Church, Farnborough, Kent, England, october (195 thirty second exposures blended together using Startrails software)

Precession of the North Celestial Pole. Artwork of the constellations of the North Celestial Pole and the slow circular movement (red) of this Pole over a period of thousands of years

Artwork showing how to locate the Pole Star, or Polaris. Polaris is situated between the prominent constellations of the Plough or Great Bear (Ursa Major) & Cassiopeia, which is in the form of a W

North celestial pole

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

Time-exposure photo of polar star trails
Time-exposure of polar star trails. The Pole Star, Polaris, is the short bright trail just off centre. The circular formation of the star trails is a result of the Earths revolution in relation to

Star trails captured using an exposure time of two hours to record the rotation of the earth on its Polar Axis, stars are rotating around the Pole Star (Polaris), the Sahara Desert near Merzouga

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The Pole Star, also known as Polaris, holds a significant place in the celestial realm. Located in the Ursa Major constellation, this guiding star has been a navigational beacon for centuries. Its position can be easily identified by following the two outer stars of the Big Dipper's bowl and extending them upwards. In ancient times, sailors relied on the Pole Star to navigate their way across vast oceans. The Bode Star Atlas served as their guidebook, mapping out constellations and aiding them in finding their bearings. It was through this knowledge that they could chart their course with confidence. Not only did the Pole Star help sailors find their way at sea, but it also played a crucial role in land navigation. The Draco constellation is home to Thuban – once considered Earth's North Pole star due to precession of the North Celestial Pole over time. Capturing its ethereal beauty requires special techniques like using an optical photo with a star filter. This technique enhances its brilliance and showcases its unique radiance against a backdrop of countless other stars. Artists have long been captivated by the allure of the Pole Star too. Chromolithographs depict stunning scenes such as "Pole Star and Plough, " where these celestial bodies shine brightly together. Another artwork titled "Cassiopeia and Pole Star" portrays how this steadfast guide illuminates even amidst intricate constellations. Beyond artistry lies historical significance; monuments like Lamego's Santuario de Nossa Senhora dos Remedios obelisk stand tall under its watchful gaze. Even notable figures like Napoleon Le Grande sought solace beneath its light on December 2nd, 1813. The influence of Polaris extended beyond European shores as well; Tsar Nicholas II and Kaiser Wilhelm II met on Bjorko Island in 1905 while aboard Imperial Yacht Polestar - symbolizing unity under this guiding force.