Ursa Minor Collection

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

Draco and Ursa Minor constellations. Illustrated card from a 19th century astronomical teaching aid called Uranias Mirror, after the Greek muse of astronomy. There are 32 cards in total

Constellation Ursa Minor
2625484 Constellation Ursa Minor; (add.info.: Constellation Ursa Minor. From a copy of Aj?'ib al-makhl?q?t wa-ghar?'ib al-mawj?d)

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?d)

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 Minor (chromolitho)
2788914 Ursa Minor (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ursa Minor. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

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)

Spiral Galaxy M81 in constallation of Ursa Minor. This galaxy about is 12 million light years from Earth. Photograph. CREDIT: NASA

Circumpolar star trails over the Gila National Forest in southern New Mexico
Circumpolar star trails on a moonlit night in the Gila National Forest in southern New Mexico, north of Pinos Altos. Polaris is at upper left, the Little Dipper hanging below it

Northern constellations, 18th century
Northern constellations. 18th-century map of constellations and stars of the northern celestial hemisphere. The constellations are represented by artworks of their mythical namesakes

Cepheus constellations, 1829 C016 / 4388
Cepheus constellations. 19th-century map of stars and constellations from the celestial atlas Sozviezdiia Predstavlennyia na XXX Tablitsakh (1829) by Kornelius Reissig

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

North celestial pole

Stars in a night sky. Stars in the sky above rocks by the Ploumanac h lighthouse, Brittany, France. Here the constellations of Cassiopeia, Cepheus, Draco (the Dragon)

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"Discovering the Mysteries of Ursa Minor: A Journey through Time and Space" Embark on a celestial voyage as we delve into the enigmatic world of Ursa Minor, a constellation that has captivated astronomers for centuries. Nestled within the Draco constellation, Ursa Minor forms an inseparable bond with its stellar neighbor. One fascinating aspect is the precession of the North Celestial Pole, which causes Ursa Minor to play a vital role in navigation. Its brightest star, Polaris or the North Star, remains fixed at our planet's axis point. This stability guides explorers across vast oceans and desolate lands. Through an optical photo adorned with a star filter, we witness Sirius shining brilliantly against a backdrop of darkness—a reminder of our infinitesimal existence amidst cosmic wonders. Meanwhile, historical depictions like "North Pole" from Globi coelestis in tabulas planas redacti descriptio transport us back to 1674 when stargazers marveled at these constellations' allure. Intriguing artworks such as "Tetpa" from Promethee Enchaine by Aeschylus (1941) and "Ursa Minor" chromolitho evoke emotions tied to ancient myths and legends surrounding this celestial bear. These visual representations remind us that humanity has long sought solace and inspiration in the stars above. The spiral galaxy M81 gracefully resides within Ursa Minor's embrace—an awe-inspiring sight that reminds us of our place within an ever-expanding universe. And as circumpolar star trails paint mesmerizing patterns over Gila National Forest in southern New Mexico, we are reminded of nature's harmonious dance with these northern constellations. Lastly, Cepheus constellation (1829 C016 / 4388) adds another layer to this cosmic tapestry—its ethereal beauty entwined with stories passed down through generations.