Canis Major Collection

Milky Way, zodiacal light and other celestial objects from summit of Gila National Wilderness
A 160 degree panorama showing the zodiacal light (at right in the west), the Milky Way, the zodiacal band across the frame at top

Panorama of the celestial night sky in southwest New Mexico
December 8, 2013 - A 360 degree panorama taken in the pre-dawn hours from the Painted Pony Resort in southwest New Mexico. Visible in this image, from left to right: Arcturus just on the treetop

IC 2177, the Seagull Nebula. IC 2177 is a bright H II region located on the border of Monoceros and Canis Major

Seagull Nebula, composite image. The image combines visible data and infrared data (orange). This star formation region is around 3500 light years distant on the borders of the constellations of

Canis Major constellation. Optical image of the constellation Canis Major, the great dog. North is at top. At upper right is Sirius (Alpha Canis Majoris), the brightest star in the sky

The constellations of Monoceros and Canis Major
5307754 The constellations of Monoceros and Canis Major.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the constellations of Monoceros and Canis Major. Dated 18th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Constellations of Monoceros, Canis Major and Canis Minor, 1729. Plate 13 From Atlas Coelestis, by John Flamsteed (1646-1710), the first Astronomer Royal

Constellations of Canis Major and Lepus, c1820. Artist: Sidney Hall
Constellations of Canis Major and Lepus, c1820. Canis Major contains Sirius, the Dog Star, the brightest star in the night sky. From Uranias Mirror. (London, c1820)

Panorama view of the center of the Milky Way
A panorama of the center of the Galaxy portion of the southern hemisphere Milky Way, from Crux at right to Aquila at left

The Orion constellation

Orion and Sirius rising in the moonlight over Gila National Forest, New Mexico
January 27, 2015 - Orion and Sirius rising in the moonlight over the rocky landscape of the Gila National Forest in New Mexico north of Pinos Altos and the Continental Divide

Orion and Canis Major showing dog stars Sirius and Procyon
Orion and Canis Major, taking in Canis Minor as well, including the dog stars Sirius (lower) and Procyon (upper left). Around Orion you can see Barnards Loop

Orion and the Winter Triangle stars; Sirius, Procyon and Betelgeuse. M50, M46, M47 and M41 open clusters are all visible at left

Sirius in Canis Major over a beach. Sirius (upper centre) is the main star of the constellation Canis Major, and one of the brightest stars in the sky

A diagram illustrating the constellation of Canis Major complete with image of dog

Puppis, canis major (dog stars)

Canis major

A fish-eye 360 degree image of the entire southern sky
December 13-14 - A fish-eye 360 degree image of the entire southern sky, taken from Coonabarabran, Australia. Orion and Jupiter are at left (west), Sirius, Canis Major

The southern Milky Way and the extensive Gum Nebula complex
The southern Milky Way from Canis Major to Carina, including Puppis and Vela and the large Gum Nebula complex, an interstellar bubble blown by stellar winds

Orion and Monoceros region

Visible light-infrared composite of IC 2177, the Seagull Nebula. IC 2177 is a bright H II region located on the border of Monoceros and Canis Major

The constellation of Canis Major with nearby deep sky objects
The constellation of Canis Major, with Sirius at upper right, Messier 41 cluster to the left of Sirius, and M46 and M47 clusters above at upper right

Winter Milky Way from New Mexico
March 10, 2015 - A vertical sweep with a 15mm ultrawide lens from the horizon to past the zenith, taking in a large part of the northern winter Milky Way

Sirius & Canis Major rising in New Mexico
December 7, 2013 - Sirius and Canis Major coming up in the southeast, as seen from Painted Pony Resort, New Mexico

NGC 2359, Thors Helmet

Constellations Canis Major and Puppis with nearby deep sky objects

Orion and Canis Major with the dog star Sirius at lower left
Orion and Canis Major, with Sirius, the Dog Star, at lower left. Some airglow brightened the sky at lower right

M41, a bright open star cluster located in the constellation Canis Major
M41, also known as NGC 2287, is a bright open star cluster located in the constellation Canis Major

Messier 41 below the bright star of Sirius in the constellation Canis Major
Open star cluster Messier 41 below the bright star of Sirius in the constellation Canis Major

The constellation of Canis Major and nearby open clusters and nebulae. Sirius is at upper center; M41 is below Sirius; M46

IC 2177 nebulosity

NGC 2359, Thors Helmet in Canis Major

Open cluster Messier 41 in the constellation Canis Major, below the bright star of Sirius. The small nebula at left is Sharpless 2-301

vdB 93 is an emission and reflection nebula in Canis Major

Ghostly glows of a truly dark Sky
A 180 degree panorama showing the zodiacal light (at right in the west), the Milky Way, the zodiacal band across the frame at top

Mosaic of the southern Milky Way from Orion to Vela
Mosaic of the southern Milky Way from Orion (right) to Vela (left) taking in Carina and Crux (center)

CANIS MAJOR, 1482. Figuration of Canis Major. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

Monoceros constellations, 1829 C016 / 4413
Monoceros constellations. 19th-century map of stars and constellations from the celestial atlas Sozviezdiia Predstavlennyia na XXX Tablitsakh (1829) by Kornelius Reissig

Moonrise over the sea C016 / 3047
Moonrise over the sea. View across the Tas de Pois, Brittany, France, towards the Moon rising on the horizon and the constellations of Orion and Canis Major overhead

Boat graveyard at yard, France C016 / 3049
Boat graveyard yard. Streetlights illuminating the abandoned tuna boats of Le Magouer, Brittany, France. The constellations of Canis Major, Canis Minor and Orion can be seen in the sky at right

Argentina, Salta, street dog

Argentina, Salta, skeptical dog behind a fence

Argentina, Jujuy, Tilcara, street dogs at the entrance of an adobe house

Argentina, Jujuy, Tilcara, street dog

Argentina, Jujuy, Tilcara, street dog with collar

Argentina, Jujuy, Humahuaca, street dog

Argentina, Buenos Aires, street dog in the slum Dock Sur, located next to the harbor

Argentina, Buenos Aires, Lujan, street dog

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"Canis Major: Unveiling the Celestial Wonders of Southwest New Mexico" Embark on a celestial journey through the vast expanse of Canis Major, a constellation that holds within it an array of breathtaking wonders. From the summit of Gila National Wilderness, witness the enchanting dance between IC 2177, also known as the Seagull Nebula, and the shimmering Milky Way. As night falls over southwest New Mexico, a captivating panorama unfolds before your eyes. The zodiacal light casts its ethereal glow upon the landscape while other celestial objects paint a mesmerizing tapestry in the heavens above. A composite image reveals the intricate beauty of the Seagull Nebula against this cosmic backdrop. Gaze up at a sky adorned with countless stars, where constellations like Monoceros and Canis Minor intertwine with Canis Major itself. Delve into history as you explore Sidney Hall's artistic depiction from 1729 showcasing these stellar formations. Marvel at another masterpiece by Hall from c1820, which unveils not only Canis Major but also Lepus in all their celestial glory. The center of our galaxy beckons with its grandeur—a panoramic view that leaves one awe-struck. And amidst this splendor stands Orion, his belt shining brightly alongside Sirius—the dog star—and Procyon in Canis Minor. Witness them rise majestically over Gila National Forest under moonlit skies—an unforgettable sight to behold. Intrigue deepens as we unravel more about Orion and his loyal companion Canis Major—guardians of these heavenly realms. Together they illuminate our nightscape with their brilliance and guide us through mysteries yet to be discovered. So venture forth into Canis Major's realm; let its celestial treasures ignite your imagination and fill you with wonderment for our boundless universe.