Polaris Collection (#2)

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

Circumpolar star trails over Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada
July 8, 2012 - Circumpolar star trails across the sky at Bow Lake in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. This is a composite of 233 images

Circumpolar star trails above an old farmhouse in Alberta, Canada
July 16, 2011 - Circumpolar star trails above an old farmhouse at a farmstead in southern Alberta, Canda. Light from a full moon (off frame) illuminated the landscape and made the sky blue

Circumpolar star trails over a canola field in southern Alberta, Canada
July 26, 2013 - Circumpolar star trails turning over a canola field in southern Alberta, Canada. Light is from the waning moon off camera to the right

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

Star trails above sand tufa formations at Mono Lake, California
Intricate sand tufa formations backdropped by star trails at Mono Lake, California

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

Star Trails around Polaris in the constellation Ursa Minor

Circumpolar star trails above the Table Mountain Star Party in Washington state
July 26, 2014 - Circumpolar star trails above the Table Mountain Star Party at the Eden Valley Guest Ranch in northern Washington state

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

Northern stars above a moonlit Tibetan village in Tibet, China. Ursa Major with its prominent seven-star asterism called Big Dipper is at the left side

POLAR EXPEDITIONS, 1873. Map showing the route of the Polaris expedition led by Charles Francis Hall in 1871, and the drift of the ship and his navigator, George Tyson, after Halls death

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Polar Willow - growing in moss (Salix polaris) Date:

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Polar Willow - close up showing catkins (Salix polaris) Date:

Digital illustration of line from top of two stars forming front of Plough, following line to find Polaris in Northern Hemisphere

Monte Carlo - Monaco - Coming along Monaco Harbour we saw the Stella Polaris, which we later boarded. Date: 1951

Pearl Harbor Memorial in Honolulu, Hawaii. Polaris Submarine missiles A-1 and A-3

Test launch of the Polaris 1500 nautical mile A-2 fleet ballistic missile at Cape Canaveral, Florida, 15 November 1960
MISSILE TEST, 1960. Test launch of the Polaris 1500 nautical mile A-2 fleet ballistic missile at Cape Canaveral, Florida, 15 November 1960

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)

Artwork showing how to locate the Pole Star, or Polaris. Polaris is situated between the prominent constellations of the Plough or Great Bear (Ursa Major) & Cassiopeia, which is in the form of a W

North celestial pole

Cassiopeia and Cepheus constellations. Cassiopeia is the W-shape of five bright stars at lower left, which represents the throne of the queen with the same name in Greek mythology

Time-exposure photo of polar star trails
Time-exposure of polar star trails. The Pole Star, Polaris, is the short bright trail just off centre. The circular formation of the star trails is a result of the Earths revolution in relation to

Star trails captured using an exposure time of two hours to record the rotation of the earth on its Polar Axis, stars are rotating around the Pole Star (Polaris), the Sahara Desert near Merzouga

The Lindblad expedition ship Polaris operating in the Galapagos Island Archipeligo since 1997
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"Polaris: Guiding the Way through Celestial Wonders and Beyond" In the vast expanse of the night sky, nestled within the Draco constellation, lies Polaris - a celestial beacon captivating stargazers worldwide. From the enchanting panorama of southwest New Mexico's celestial canvas to France's La Garrigue, where star trails paint a mesmerizing picture, Polaris shines brightly amidst its cosmic companions. Captured through an optical lens adorned with a star filter, Sirius reveals its ethereal beauty as it dances alongside Polaris in this stunning photograph. The Stella Polaris Dance Deck becomes an enchanting stage for those seeking to immerse themselves in celestial rhythms under this guiding light. As day transitions into night aboard the Stella Polaris Sun Deck, passengers are treated to breathtaking views of constellations unfolding above. Nature's own dining room awaits on board too – aptly named Stella Polaris Dining Room – where guests indulge their senses while basking in the radiance of our stellar guide. Beyond earthly realms, even influential figures like Bertrand Russell find solace under Polaris' watchful eye as they advocate for peace during CND campaigns. Meanwhile, soaring high above us is Airbus CC-150 Polaris 15004 and its fellow aircrafts - 15005, 15002 and 160003 - embodying strength and precision just like their namesake. Polaris serves not only as a navigational aid but also as a symbol of wonderment that unites humanity across borders and disciplines. Whether you're tracing constellations or embarking on new adventures guided by your inner compass, let this steadfast star remind you that there is always something extraordinary waiting to be discovered beyond our earthly horizons.