Star Collection (page 2)

BSA A7 Shooting Star 1954 Green

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)

Shirley Temple / Cake
SHIRLEY TEMPLE American child star of the 1930s, tucking into her birthday cake

Freddie Mercury and Queen recording music video, London
Freddie Mercury and Queen recording a video for Friends Will Be Friends, London Date: 1986

The Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis), Vik, Iceland, Polar Regions

Great Orders of Knighthood and other high decorations
Insignia of the chief orders following in importance that of the Garter. The ribbons are represented by the backgrounds, except in the Order of Merit, and that of the Companions of Honour. Date: 1937

Solar system. Composite computer artwork of the nine planets of the solar system that orbit the Sun (far right). In order of their distance from the Sun and anticlockwise from top right they are

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

Solar prominence. Ultraviolet SOHO (Solar and Heliospheric Observatory) satellite image of a solar prominence (bottom left)

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

Crab nebula, composite image
Crab nebula. Composite x-ray, infrared and optical image of the Crab nebula (M1), a remnant of a supernova that exploded in AD 1054

Solar system planets. Computer artwork of the eight planets of the solar system, which are arrayed from left to right in order of distance from the Sun (left)

Spiral galaxy M81, composite image in visible (yellow), infrared (red), and ultraviolet (blue) light. The yellow centre indicates older stars, the blue areas in the spiral arms are hot, young stars

Welcome to Las Vegas sign, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, North America

astronomy, balance, dramatic, eternal, eternity, everlasting, globe, mysterious, nasa
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Tatler cover - Ronald Colman and his Sealyham Terrier
Film star Ronald Colman (1891-1958) pictured on the front cover of The Tatler with his Sealyham Terrier in 1931. Date: 1931

RMS Mauretania - Passenger liner of the Cunard White Star line, she held the Blue Riband for 21 years; she was withdrawn from service and broken up in 1935. Date: circa 1907

BSA A7 Shooting Star 1954 Green

Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh, 1954
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh pictured together in the Grand Entrance in Buckingham Palace in 1954

Poster advertising Imperial Airways flights around the world, in collaboration with Cunard White Star cruises to Europe

1919 solar eclipse
^B1919 solar eclipse. Image 3 of 3.^b This set of images, taken by the British astronomer Arthur Eddington (1882-1944), confirmed Einsteins theory of general relativity

White Star Liner Titanic, . Date: 1912

Horsehead Nebula. Optical image of Barnard 33 (the Horsehead Nebula), 1600 light years away in the constellation of Orion. North is at left

Supernova explosion, artwork
Supernova explosion, computer artwork. Supernovas are the explosive deaths of massive stars

White Star Line pipe rack with drawers
A wooden item, possibly a pipe rack, with two drawers, from the White Star Line cruise liner company

North Star in Swindon Works, c1925
2-2-2 broad gauge locomotive

Night and Her Daughter Sleep, 1902. Creator: Mary L. Macomber
Night and Her Daughter Sleep, 1902

Nashville, Tennessee, The Johnny Cash Museum

Avro York C1 G-AGNN BOAC
A BOAC aircraft until sold to British South American Airways in 1947. Named Madras while at BOAC it was renamed Star Crest at BSa. It flew again with BOAC and then Skyways of London. Date: 1946

Annette Kellerman diving in silhouette
Annette Marie Sarah Kellerman (18861975) - Australian swimmer, film star, and writer. One of the first women to wear a one-piece bathing costume, causing a minor scandal at the time

Elvis Presley, American musician and film star. Date: circa 1950s

Us-Space-Hubble
This photograph released 24 April 2003, taken by NASAs Hubble Space Telescopes Wide Field Planetary Camera 2 in May 1999, captures a small region within M17, a hotbed of star formation

Stargazing
Hobart capital of Tasmania. Australia

Symbols of Power and Glory and of Christian Faith. S. Edwards Crown, The Imperial State Crown, The Sovereigns Orb and the head of the Royal Sceptre with Cross

The Gondo-liar by Leon Heron
A gondolier who, according to the pun in the title, is less than honest, reaches over his lady passenger as if to kiss her. A large moon hangs over the Venetian canal. Date: 1930

CONSTELLATION MAP. An Indian Sanskrit star map, 1840, ordered as a manuscript horoscope for Prince Navanihal Singh

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

Jupiter from Europa, artwork
Jupiter from Europa. Computer artwork of a view towards Jupiter and its moons, across the surface of Europa as it might have looked four billion years ago

London Life front cover 1966 featuring Julie Christie
Front cover of the impossibly groovy London Life magazine which ran for just two years between 1965 and 1966 but chronicled the life and times of swinging sixties London

Blue Star Line poster
Poster for the Blue Star shipping line service to South America showing a magnificent passenger liner sailing over the horizon by renowned maritime artist, Norman Wilkinson

Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers - still from the Radio Picture Ltd production Shall We Dance?

Fred and Adele Astaire in Stop Flirting
Fred and Adele Astaire starring with Majorie Gordon in the successful show, Stop Flirting which opened at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London in 1923 and moved to the Queens Theatre a few months later

Nativity scene, with the Three Kings bearing gifts
A Christmas Nativity scene, with the Three Kings bearing gifts for the Baby Jesus

Vivien Leigh on front cover of The Tatler
Vivien Leigh pictured on the front cover of The Tatler wearing a magnificent ball gown of black satin, velvet and taffeta designed by Cecil Beaton for her film role of Anna Karenina

No 4062 Malmesbury Abbey
4-6-0 Star Class Locomotive. Built May 1922

North Star, 1925
2-2-2 broad gauge locomotive

Blue Star Line poster to South America
Blue Star Line to South America, calling at Boulogne, Lisbon, Madeira, Tenerife, Rio de Janeiro, Santos, Montevideo and Buenos Aires. First class passengers only. circa 1925

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

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"Stars: Illuminating the Majesty of the Universe and Beyond" In a world where stars reign supreme, their significance transcends time and space. From the regal presence of Queen Elizabeth II, who shines as brightly as any celestial body in her role as Queen of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth, to King George VI's fine photographic portrait capturing his stately essence. But it is not just earthly figures that captivate our attention; even stars explode with brilliance. Norman Lindsay's depiction of a star exploding reminds us of the immense power and beauty found within these cosmic phenomena. The 1919 solar eclipse brought awe-inspiring moments as people gazed upon this rare celestial event, marveling at its ethereal spectacle. Similarly, Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh in 1954 exemplify how love can shine like a radiant star amidst tumultuous times. Throughout history, meteor showers have fascinated humanity. Adolf Vollmy's wood engraving transports us back to 1833 when villagers marveled at a meteor storm above their humble abode - a reminder that even ordinary lives can be touched by extraordinary wonders from above. Amongst constellations that grace our night sky, The Plough asterism in Ursa Major stands out with its distinctive pattern while Orion's Belt guides explorers through the vastness of space. Artists too have been inspired by stars' enchanting allure. Vincent Van Gogh immortalized "Starry Night, " an oil on canvas masterpiece depicting swirling skies filled with twinkling stars that ignite our imagination. Venturing further into deep space reveals breathtaking sights such as the Orion Nebula - an interstellar nursery where new they are born - or the Pillars of Creation standing tall amidst cosmic clouds sculpted by stellar winds and radiation. And let us not forget Nebula Sh 2-106 captured brilliantly by Hubble Space Telescope (HST), showcasing vibrant colors dancing across light-years away – reminding us of the boundless beauty that lies beyond our reach.