Ursa Major 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

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

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

Spiral galaxy NGC 2841, HST image
Spiral galaxy NGC 2841, Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image. This galaxy lies around 46 million light years from Earth in the constellation Ursa Major

Cigar galaxy (M82), composite image
Cigar galaxy (M82). Combined optical, infrared and X-ray image of the Cigar galaxy (M82). This image was obtained by combining data from three of NASAs Great Observatories, found in Earth orbit

Spiral galaxy M81, composite image. M81 is around 12 million light years from Earth, in the constellation of Ursa Major. It has a supermassive black hole at its centre

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

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)

Aurora borealis or northern lights and Ursa Major
Aurora Borealis. Green, yellow and red Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights display over clouds and trees. The plough in the constellation of Ursa Major is prominent at upper left

Modern Night Sky Constellation - Aquarius
Simple, modern depiction of a celestial constellation on a navy backdrop. Aquarius is located near other water-related constellations: Cetus (the whale), Pisces (the fish)

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

Spiral galaxy, HST image C013 / 5098
Spiral galaxy. Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image of the spiral galaxy NGC 3982. It is located in the constellation Ursa Major, approximately 68 million light years from Earth

Kit?b-I ?aj?y?b al-makhl?q?t va ghar??ib al-mawj?d?t
2626699 Kit?b-I ?aj?y?b al-makhl?q?t va ghar??ib al-mawj?d?t; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Ursa Major and Ursa Minor, from 1538 edition, of 'Kit?b-I ?aj?y?b al-makhl?q?t va ghar??ib al-mawj)

Bootes, Canes Venatici and the Coma Berenices. With Ursa Major, Hercules and Serpens
5912920 Bootes, Canes Venatici and the Coma Berenices. With Ursa Major, Hercules and Serpens. Le bouvier, les levriers, la chevelure de Berenice

The constellation of Ursa Major
5307786 The constellation of Ursa Major.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the constellation of Ursa Major. Ursa Major is a constellation in the northern sky)

Camelopardalis and Auriga. With Cassiopeia, Lynx, Taurus, Ursa Major, Perseus, Gemini. Le girafe et le cocher
5912921 Camelopardalis and Auriga. With Cassiopeia, Lynx, Taurus, Ursa Major, Perseus, Gemini. Le girafe et le cocher. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from John Flamsteed

Simple, modern depiction of a celestial constellation - Virgo
Simple, modern depiction of a celestial constellation on a navy backdrop. Virgo is the largest constellation of the Zodiac and the second-largest constellation overall, behind Hydra

Modern Night Sky Constellation - Canis Major
Simple, modern depiction of a celestial constellation. The constellation Canis Major is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky

Modern Night Sky Constellation - Leo
Simple, modern depiction of a celestial constellation on a navy backdrop. Leo constellation lies in the northern sky and is one of the zodiac constellations

Calisto Changed Into a Bear From Fable of Calisto, 1547-50. Creator: Leon Davent
Calisto Changed Into a Bear From Fable of Calisto, 1547-50

North Pole, Plate 1 from Globi coelestis in tabulas planas redacti descriptio, pub
3075757 North Pole, Plate 1 from Globi coelestis in tabulas planas redacti descriptio, pub. 1674 (hand coloured engraving) by Pardies

Tetpa (constellation), from Promethee Enchaine by Aeschylus, pub. 1941 (pochoir print)
3474121 Tetpa (constellation), from Promethee EnchaAneby Aeschylus, pub. 1941 (pochoir print) by Schmied, Francois-Louis (1873-1941); The Stapleton Collection; Swiss, out of copyright

Ursa Major (chromolitho)
2788915 Ursa Major (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ursa Major. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

The Big Dipper or the Plough (chromolitho)
961325 The Big Dipper or the Plough (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Big Dipper or the Plough)

Messier 81 spiral galaxy
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Modern Night Sky Constellation - Delphinus
Simple, modern depiction of a celestial constellation, Delphinus is one of the 48 constellations cataloged by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century

Modern Night Sky Constellation - Draco
Simple, modern depiction of a celestial constellation. Despite its size and designation as the eighth-largest constellation, Draco, the " dragon" constellation, is not especially prominent

Modern Night Sky Constellation - Canis Minor
Simple, modern depiction of a celestial constellation. Canis Minor is a small constellation, visible just to the north of the celestial equator in the months around January

Modern Night Sky Constellation - Sagitta
Simple, modern depiction of a celestial constellation. Sagitta is a dim but distinctive constellation in the northern sky

Modern Night Sky Constellation - Columba
Simple, modern depiction of a celestial constellation, Columba constellation is located in the southern sky. Its name means " the dove" in Latin

Modern Night Sky Constellation
Simple, modern depiction of a celestial constellation on a navy backdrop. Pegasus constellation lies in the northern hemisphere

Modern Night Sky Constellation - Cepheus
Simple, modern depiction of a celestial constellation on a navy backdrop. Cepheus constellation lies in the northern hemisphere

Modern Night Sky Constellation - Perseus
Simple, modern depiction of a celestial constellation on a navy backdrop. Perseus constellation lies in the northern sky, next to Andromeda. It was named after the hero Perseus in Greek mythology

Modern Night Sky Constellation - Pisces
Simple, modern depiction of a celestial constellation on a navy backdrop. Pisces lies between Aries constellation to the east and Aquarius to the west

Modern Night Sky Constellation - Sagittarius
Simple, modern depiction of a celestial constellation. Sagittarius constellation lies in the southern sky. It is one of the constellations of the zodiac. It represents the archer

Modern Night Sky Constellation - Scorpius
Simple, modern depiction of a celestial constellation on a navy backdrop. In the Northern Hemisphere, Scorpius lies close to the southern horizon; in the Southern Hemisphere

Modern Night Sky Constellation - Lyra
Simple, modern depiction of a celestial constellation on a navy backdrop. Lyra constellation lies in the northern sky. It represents the lyre

Modern Night Sky Constellation - Orion
Simple, modern depiction of a celestial constellation on a navy backdrop. Orion constellation is one of the brightest and best known constellations in the night sky. It lies on the celestial equator

Modern Night Sky Constellation - Gemini
Simple, modern depiction of a celestial constellation. Gemini constellation is located in the northern hemisphere of the sky. Its name means " the twins" in Latin

Modern Night Sky Constellation - Capricornus
Simple, modern depiction of a celestial constellation. Capricornus constellation is located in the southern sky. Its name means " the goat" in Latin

Modern Night Sky Constellation - Aries
Simple, modern depiction of a celestial constellation on a navy backdrop. Located in the northern hemisphere, Aries constellation name means " the ram" in Latin

Modern Night Sky Constellation - Hercules
Simple, modern depiction of a celestial constellation. Hercules constellation is located in the northern sky. It was named after Hercules, the Roman version of the Greek hero Heracles

Modern Night Sky Constellation - Cassiopeia
Simple, modern depiction of a celestial constellation. Cassiopeia constellation is located in the northern sky. It was named after Cassiopeia, the vain and boastful queen in Greek mythology

Modern Night Sky Constellation - Auriga
Simple, modern depiction of a celestial constellation on a navy backdrop. Auriga constellation lies in the northern hemisphere. Its name means " the charioteer" in Latin

Modern Night Sky Constellation - Libra
Simple, modern depiction of a celestial constellation. Libra constellation lies in the southern sky. It is one of the zodiac constellations, first catalogued by Ptolemy in the 2nd century

Modern Night Sky Constellation - Taurus
Taurus is one of the largest constellations in the night sky.Taurus is visible in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres

Modern Night Sky Constellation - Lepus
Simple, modern depiction of a celestial constellation on a navy backdrop. The name " Lepus" derives from the Latin word for " hare"

Modern Night Sky Constellation - Ursa Minor
Simple, modern depiction of a celestial constellation on a navy backdrop. Ursa Minor constellation lies in the northern sky

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"Ursa Major: A Celestial Marvel Unveiled" Gaze up at the night sky, and you'll find a celestial wonder known as Ursa Major. This constellation holds many captivating secrets, starting with its famous asterism, The Plough. Resembling a giant ladle or plow, it guides stargazers through the vastness of space. Amongst the countless stars within Ursa Major lies Sirius, shining brightly in an optical photo enhanced by a star filter. Its brilliance rivals even that of the spiral galaxy NGC 2841 captured by Hubble Space Telescope's lens - a breathtaking sight that leaves us in awe of our universe's grandeur. Speaking of spirals, M81 stands out with its mesmerizing beauty. Through composite images showcasing its intricate structure, we witness nature's artistry on display. Not far away is another spiral marvel - M82 or Cigar galaxy - whose composite image reveals stunning details hidden within its cosmic smoke. For centuries, astronomers have charted these wonders meticulously. Bode Star Atlas from 1829 immortalizes Ursa Major's splendor while serving as a guide for explorers seeking to understand this enigmatic constellation. But Ursa Major isn't just about distant galaxies; it also dances with earthly phenomena like the Aurora borealis. As these ethereal lights paint the night sky alongside this majestic constellation, they create an enchanting spectacle that captivates all who witness it. Even modern interpretations add new dimensions to Ursa Major's story. In Aquarius' company under today's night sky constellations map lies this timeless gem – reminding us how ancient myths intertwine with scientific discoveries to shape our understanding of the cosmos. As we continue unraveling mysteries beyond our world’s boundaries through telescopes like HST and human curiosity alike, let us never forget to look up and appreciate the wonders bestowed upon us by Ursa Major – forever inspiring us to reach for the stars.