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North Star Collection (#2)

"Guiding the Way: The North Star's Enduring Legacy" In the vast expanse of the night sky, a celestial beacon shines bright

Background imageNorth Star Collection: Flowery almond-tree one night of starred of spring

Flowery almond-tree one night of starred of spring
Almond-tree of Mediterranean lands I fill of flowers in spring. On the Pole Star. Nature reserve of the saw Mariola in Bocairent, Valencian Community, Spain

Background imageNorth Star Collection: Shed in the field

Shed in the field
Ancient shed of the 18th century, belonging to a network of drinkable water, in his interior there is a water well to be distributed in the people of Bocairent, Valencian Community, Spain

Background imageNorth Star Collection: Flowery almond-tree a starry night

Flowery almond-tree a starry night
Almond-tree of Mediterranean lands I fill of flowers in spring, with the Pole Star on him. Nature reserve of the saw Mariola in Bocairent, Valencian Community, Spain

Background imageNorth Star Collection: Ancient farmhouse under the stars

Ancient farmhouse under the stars

Background imageNorth Star Collection: Solitary tree in the mountain under the stars

Solitary tree in the mountain under the stars
Pine on winter night in the mountain, with the Pole Star and the rest of the stars in movement around it. Nature reserve of the saw Mariola in Bocairent, Valencian Community, Spain

Background imageNorth Star Collection: Giant tree in the moonlight in the mountain

Giant tree in the moonlight in the mountain
Oak of more than 200 years, under the crepuscular light of the dusk in the nature reserve of the saw of mariola in Bocairent, Valencian Community, Spain

Background imageNorth Star Collection: Giant tree, ( oak) in the moonlight in the mountain

Giant tree, ( oak) in the moonlight in the mountain
Oak of more than 200 years, under the crepuscular light of the dusk in the nature reserve of the saw of mariola in Bocairent, Valencian Community, Spain

Background imageNorth Star Collection: Oak in the night in the mountain, with a sky of crepuscular light and with stars

Oak in the night in the mountain, with a sky of crepuscular light and with stars
Nature reserve of the saw of mariola in Bocairent, Valencian Community, Spain

Background imageNorth Star Collection: Tree, a night of clear sky with stars in movement

Tree, a night of clear sky with stars in movement
Oak of the dusk in the nature reserve of the saw of mariola in Bocairent, Valencian Community, Spain

Background imageNorth Star Collection: Star Trails. A green tree leaves the field in a starry night

Star Trails. A green tree leaves the field in a starry night
Nature reserve of the saw Mariola in Bocairent, Valencian Community, Spain

Background imageNorth Star Collection: Way of an ordeal with a starry sky

Way of an ordeal with a starry sky
Old cobbled path of ordeal on a mountain located in the town of Bocairent, Valencia Spain

Background imageNorth Star Collection: Front of a hermitage a starry night and full moon

Front of a hermitage a starry night and full moon
Hermitage in the high of a mount of Gothic style, constructed in 16th century in the people of Bocairent in the Valencian Community, Spain

Background imageNorth Star Collection: Former way paved of a viacrucis in the night

Former way paved of a viacrucis in the night
Shed of a viacrucis placed in the high of a mountain in the people of Bocairent, Valencian Community. Spain

Background imageNorth Star Collection: Celtis australis tree, over 100 years in the field illuminated by the light of the moon

Celtis australis tree, over 100 years in the field illuminated by the light of the moon and a starry sky
Nature reserve of the saw Mariola in Bocairent, Valencian Community, Spain

Background imageNorth Star Collection: Ancient farmhouse a night of starry sky

Ancient farmhouse a night of starry sky
Ancient farmhouse deserted together with a field sowed with wheat in spring

Background imageNorth Star Collection: Silhouette of the trunk of a nake tree on a blue sky starred in the night

Silhouette of the trunk of a nake tree on a blue sky starred in the night
Trunk of a great dry and dead tree in the night. Nature reserve of the saw Mariola in Bocairent, Valencian Community, Spain

Background imageNorth Star Collection: Oak in the top of a mountain illuminated by the full moonlight

Oak in the top of a mountain illuminated by the full moonlight
Oak of more than 200 years, under the crepuscular light of the dusk in the nature reserve of the saw of mariola in Bocairent, Valencian Community, Spain

Background imageNorth Star Collection: Shed a waterhole, abandoned medieval building, seen at night in the field

Shed a waterhole, abandoned medieval building, seen at night in the field
Ancient shed of the 17th century that his interior has a water well in Bocairent, (Valencian Community), Spain

Background imageNorth Star Collection: Pluton, its big moon Charon and the Polaris star

Pluton, its big moon Charon and the Polaris star

Background imageNorth Star Collection: Tyrannosaurus rex sculpture against a backdrop of star trails, California

Tyrannosaurus rex sculpture against a backdrop of star trails, California
This distinctive Tyrannosaurus rex statue against a backdrop of star trails is one of several metal sculptures decorating Galleta Meadows in Borrego Springs, California

Background imageNorth Star Collection: Circumpolar star trails above Lhotse mountain in Sagarmatha National Park, Nepal

Circumpolar star trails above Lhotse mountain in Sagarmatha National Park, Nepal
A time-exposure image capturing over one hour of the Earth rotation in form of star trails (rotating sky) around the north celestial pole, marked by the north star Polaris

Background imageNorth Star Collection: A lone bristlecone pine in the White Mountains of California

A lone bristlecone pine in the White Mountains of California

Background imageNorth Star Collection: Star trails above Coachwhip Canyon in Anza Borrego Desert State Park, California

Star trails above Coachwhip Canyon in Anza Borrego Desert State Park, California. Polaris is situated directly above pyramid peak in the rugged and desolate Santa Rosa Mountains

Background imageNorth Star Collection: Star trails under the trees in the steppe of Russia

Star trails under the trees in the steppe of Russia

Background imageNorth Star Collection: Star trails above a granite rock formation in Cleveland National Forest, California

Star trails above a granite rock formation in Cleveland National Forest, California
Star trails and an impressive granite rock formation in the Cleveland National Forest near Warner Springs, California

Background imageNorth Star Collection: Polaris surrounded by molecular clouds

Polaris surrounded by molecular clouds
Polaris, also known as the north star, is surrounded by large complex dust structures, known as molecular clouds or galactic cirrus

Background imageNorth Star Collection: The Big Dipper and Comet Catalina

The Big Dipper and Comet Catalina

Background imageNorth Star Collection: Star trails above an ancient bristlecone pine tree, California

Star trails above an ancient bristlecone pine tree, California
The ancient bristlecone pine trees found in the White Mountains of California are some of the oldest known living organisms

Background imageNorth Star Collection: Circumpolar star trails over the Gila National Forest in southern New Mexico

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

Background imageNorth Star Collection: Star trails above a campsite in Anza Borrego Desert State Park, California

Star trails above a campsite in Anza Borrego Desert State Park, California

Background imageNorth Star Collection: A moonlit nightscape of the historic Hearst Church in Pinos Altos, New Mexico

A moonlit nightscape of the historic Hearst Church in Pinos Altos, New Mexico
January 27, 2015 - A moonlit nightscape of the historic Hearst Church in Pinos Altos, New Mexico, at 7000 feet altitude (thus the name High Pines) and on the Continental Divide

Background imageNorth Star Collection: A Joshua tree against a backdrop of star trails, California

A Joshua tree against a backdrop of star trails, California
A Joshua tree against a backdrop of north facing star trails in Joshua Tree National Park, California

Background imageNorth Star Collection: Star trails around the northern pole star, Arches National Park, Utah

Star trails around the northern pole star, Arches National Park, Utah
The stars trail around the northern pole star with the famous Balance Rock in the foreground, Arches National Park, Moab, Utah

Background imageNorth Star Collection: A pine tree on a windswept slope reaches skyward towards north facing star trails

A pine tree on a windswept slope reaches skyward towards north facing star trails
An exposed pine tree on a windswept slope reaches skyward towards north facing star trails, Inyo National Forest, California

Background imageNorth Star Collection: Star Trails around Polaris in the constellation Ursa Minor

Star Trails around Polaris in the constellation Ursa Minor

Background imageNorth Star Collection: Circumpolar star trails over Mimbres Valley in the Gila National Forest, New Mexico

Circumpolar star trails over Mimbres Valley in the Gila National Forest, New Mexico
Circumpolar star trails over the moonlit Mimbres Valley near Lake Roberts in the Gila National Forest, in southwest New Mexico. Illumination is from the waxing gibbous moon

Background imageNorth Star Collection: Travelling on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway: A Train of the First Class of

Travelling on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway: A Train of the First Class of
XND76079 Travelling on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway: A Train of the First Class of Carriages with the Mail, and A Train of the Second Class for Outside Passengers, engraved by S.G

Background imageNorth Star Collection: THE NORTH STAR, 1847. Masthead of the first issue of Frederick Douglass newspaper

THE NORTH STAR, 1847. Masthead of the first issue of Frederick Douglass newspaper, The North Star, December 3rd, 1847

Background imageNorth Star Collection: COLORADO: GOLD MINERS, 1875. Gold miners at camp near the North Star and Mountaineer

COLORADO: GOLD MINERS, 1875. Gold miners at camp near the North Star and Mountaineer lodes in San Juan County, Colorado. Photograph, 1875

Background imageNorth Star Collection: NA, USA, Washington, Walla Walla County, Whitman Mission NM, Obelisk on Memorial

NA, USA, Washington, Walla Walla County, Whitman Mission NM, Obelisk on Memorial
USA, Washington, Walla Walla, Whitman Mission NM, Obelisk on Memorial Hill points to North Star (Polaris)

Background imageNorth Star Collection: North star, night sky

North star, night sky

Background imageNorth Star Collection: Lines of the two-masted coasting schooner North Star, built at Sullivan, Maine, 1856

Lines of the two-masted coasting schooner North Star, built at Sullivan, Maine, 1856
SCHOONER PLANS, 1856. Lines of the two-masted coasting schooner North Star, built at Sullivan, Maine, 1856

Background imageNorth Star Collection: Startrails appearing to be blown by wind turbines under a full moon

Startrails appearing to be blown by wind turbines under a full moon

Background imageNorth Star Collection: Time exposure centered on North Star night star tracks from earths rotation

Time exposure centered on North Star night star tracks from earths rotation

Background imageNorth Star Collection: Stars revolving around Polaris (Pole Star) over church at night, Farnborough Church, Farnborough

Stars revolving around Polaris (Pole Star) over church at night, Farnborough Church, Farnborough, Kent, England, october (195 thirty second exposures blended together using Startrails software)

Background imageNorth Star Collection: Star trek over cacti

Star trek over cacti, tracing stars as they move round North Star, Tucson, Arizona, United States of America (U.S.A.), North America




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"Guiding the Way: The North Star's Enduring Legacy" In the vast expanse of the night sky, a celestial beacon shines bright. Known as the North Star, it has captivated minds and guided explorers for centuries. Just like Locomotive No. 6014, King Henry VII at Swindon Works, this steadfast star represents progress and innovation. Back in 1957, steam locomotives found solace in repair shops like A Shop. As they underwent meticulous restoration, their powerful engines were prepared to conquer new horizons - much like Ursa Major constellation's Bode Star Atlas mapping out uncharted territories. From France's tranquil La Garrigue to Monument Valley's majestic landscapes under a starry sky, the North Star witnessed breathtaking moments that transcended time and space. It even witnessed rare encounters between constellations such as when it met Southern Cross or Hertha alongside the Duke of Abruzzi. Artists throughout history have immortalized this guiding light on canvas and frescoes alike. From depicting The Bernadotte family in 1837 to capturing The Nativity scene with its divine presence shining down upon us all. The it also played a pivotal role in exploration expeditions such as "The 'North Star, ' sent in Search of Sir John Franklin's Expedition" or Sir Edward Belcher's Arctic Searching Squadron - both engraved tales of bravery against treacherous icy terrains. During festive seasons like Christmas, its brilliance inspired joy and hope just like Bright North Star depicted on charming chromolitho cards exchanged among loved ones. Through countless ages and across diverse cultures, the unwavering radiance of the North Star remains an emblematic symbol of guidance amidst uncertainty. Its luminosity serves as a reminder that no matter where we are or what challenges we face; there is always a constant point leading us towards our true north – our own personal journey through life’s infinite possibilities.