Ursa Major Collection (page 2)

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

Modern Night Sky Constellation - Cancer
Simple, modern depiction of a celestial constellation on a navy backdrop. Cancer constellation is located in the northern sky. Its name means " the crab" in Latin

Modern Night Sky Constellation - Bootes
Simple, modern depiction of a celestial constellation on a navy backdrop. Bo├Âtes constellation lies in the northern hemisphere. It is one of the largest constellations in the sky

Modern Night Sky Constellation - Andromeda
Simple, modern depiction of a celestial constellation on a navy backdrop. Andromeda constellation is located in the northern sky, between Cassiopeias W asterism and the Great Square of Pegasus

Modern Night Sky Constellation - Aquila
Simple, modern depiction of a celestial constellation on a navy backdrop. Aquila is a constellation on the celestial equator

Modern Night Sky Constellation - Cygnus
Simple, modern depiction of a celestial constellation on a navy backdrop. Cygnus is one of the most recognizable constellations of the northern summer and autumn

Cigar Galaxy in Ursa Major. Creator: NASA
Cigar Galaxy in Ursa Major. The Cigar Galaxy (Messier 82) is a starburst galaxy approximately 12 million light-years away in the constellation Ursa Major

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

Digital illustration of Ursa Major (Great Bear) constellation

Ursa Major. Card Number 9 from Uranias Mirror, or A View of the Heavens, one of a set of 32 astronomical star chart cards engraved by Sidney Hall and publshed 1824

A diagram illustrating the constellation of Ursa Major complete with image of a bear

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Illustration of Ursa Major constellation represented as bear

Stars of the Big Dipper and constellation Leo shine above a temple of Mount Emei in China
Northern stars of the Big Dipper and constellation Leo shine above the Wanfo Summit at the World Heritage site of Mount Emei in China

The Big Dipper over Castle Mountain, Banff National Park, Canada
August 25, 2013 - The Big Dipper over Castle Mountain, Banff National Park, Canada, on a partly cloudy and dewy night

Messier 101, The Pinwheel Galaxy in Ursa Major

A meteor and the Big Dipper in the clear sky on the summit of Mount Kobau, Canada
July 28, 2014 - The Big Dipper and Ursa Major at the end of the backroad on the summit of Mount Kobau, near Osoyoos, British Columbia. A meteor streaks down at left

The Cigar Galaxy and Bodes Galaxy
Messier 82, the Cigar Galaxy (left), and Messier 81, Bodes Galaxy (right)

Messier 81 spiral galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major

Messier 82, a starburst galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major
Messier 82, also known as the Cigar Galaxy, is a nearby Starburst Galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major. Messier 82 is the closest starburst galaxy to the Milky Way

Star trails over the trees in Aberdeen, Scotland
Ursa Major, The Big Dipper, rising over the trees

The Pinwheel Galaxy, also known as Messier 101 or NGC 5457, is a face-on spiral galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major

Bodes Galaxy, a spiral galaxy located in Ursa Major
Messier 81, also known as NGC 3031 or Bodes Galaxy, is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major. M81 is the brightest member of the nearby galactic group called the M81 group

The Owl Nebula, a planetary nebula in Ursa Major. Its round shape along with the placement of two large dark eyes suggest the face of a staring owl

The Whirlpool Galaxy and its companion galaxy NGC 5195
The Whirlpool Galaxy (NGC 5194), and its companion galaxy (NGC 5195), in the constellation Canes Venatici

M101, The Pinwheel Galaxy in Ursa Major

Messier 101, the Pinwheel Galaxy

Spiral Galaxy NGC 2841
A majestic disk of stars and dust lanes in this view of spiral galaxy NGC 2841, which lies 46 million light-years away in the constellation of Ursa Major (The Great Bear)

Galaxies M81 and M82 as seen through the Intergalactic Flux Nebula
The galaxies M81 and M82 as seen through the Intergalactic Flux Nebula

Messier 109, a barred spiral galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major

Messier 81, a spiral galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major
Messier 81, also known as NGC 3031 or Bodes Galaxy, is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major

The Big Dipper and Comet Catalina

NGC 3718 galaxy i the constellation Ursa Major
NGC 3718 galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major. This image captured with a telescope and a scientific CCD camera

The Whirlpool Galaxy (NGC 5194), and its companion galaxy (NGC 5195), in the constellation Canes Venatici

The Cigar Galaxy, also known as Messier 82 or NGC 3034, is a starburst galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major

Spiral galaxy Messier 101

Spiral galaxy Messier 81
The spiral galaxy known as Messier 81, or M81. M81 is a grand design spiral galaxy, which means its elegant arms curl all the way down into its center

Messier 51, the Whirlpool Galaxy

Starburst galaxy, Messier 82
May 2006 - Image of the magnificent starburst galaxy, Messier 82 (M82). This mosaic image is the sharpest wide-angle view ever obtained of M82

Spiral Galaxy M81

Cigar Galaxy and Bodes Galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major

Aurora borealis behind grain bins on a country road in Alberta, Canada
A 180 degree panorama of a modest aurora display behind grain bins on a country road in Alberta, Canada. The aurora adds more color to a sky also filled with green airglow

NGC 4013 is an edge-on unbarred spiral galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major
A close up of NGC 4013, an edge-on unbarred spiral galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major

Galaxies surrounded by interstellar dust
Galaxies Messier 81, Messier 82, NGC 3077, and Coddingtons Nebula IC 2574, all surrounded by interstellar dust

The Pinwheel Galaxy, also known as NGC 5457
Located 27 million light years from Earth, NGC 5457 (The Great Northern Pinwheel) is a huge spiral galaxy that stretches over 170 light years across and is seen in the direction of Ursa Major

The Big Dipper seen through the alley way of a street in China. Big Dipper is colloquially known as the Seven Stars of the Northern Dipper in China

Comet Catalina and Messier 101 Pinwheel Galaxy
Comet C/2013 (Catalina) blasting through the Big Dipper near the line-of-sight to the M101 Pinwheel Galaxy

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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.