Puppis Collection

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

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 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

Puppis, canis major (dog stars)

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

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

The constellations of Puppis and Vela in the southern Milky Way
Panoramic view of the constellations of Puppis and Vela in the southern Milky Way, plus the large Gum Nebula

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

The extensive Gum Nebula area in the constellation Vela, an interstellar bubble blown by winds from hot stars, with the False Cross at left

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

Open clusters Messier 47 and Messier 47 in the constellation Puppis
Messier 47 (right), a bright loose cluster, and Messier 46 (left), a fainter but very rich open cluster. Loose cluster at top right is NGC 2423

Cometary Globules CG 30 / 31 / 38 in the constellations Vela and Puppis
Cometary Globules CG 30/31/38 in the constellations Vela and Puppis. Bright rimmed globules and their more evolved cousin the cometary globule represent fascinating dynamic structures formed by

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)

Ms 422 Fol. 29 & 30 Path of the moon across the constellations, from De Natura
XIR404279 Ms 422 Fol.29 & 30 Path of the moon across the constellations, from De Natura Rerum by Isidore of Seville (vellum) by French School, (9th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Laon

Open star cluster M46, 19th century
Open star cluster M46. 19th-century astronomical observation of the open star cluster M46 (NGC 2437). North is at top. Also visible near centre as a nebulosity around one of the stars is

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

Constellation Puppis with halo effect
Part of the constellation Puppis (Poop, or Stern). Puppis was once part of the much larger Argo constellation, but this was thought too unwieldy and so was divided into three smaller constellations

Carina constellation

Southern Milky Way
Milky Way. Optical image of the Milky Way (down left) running through the constellations Puppis, the poop deck, and Carina, the keel

The Milky Way from Canis Major to Vela
The Milky Way from the constellations of Canis Major (top centre) through Puppis (centre), Vela (bottom centre) and Carina (bottom right)

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"Puppis: A Celestial Symphony Unveiled in the Southwest New Mexico Night Sky" Behold the breathtaking panorama of the celestial night sky in southwest New Mexico, where a mesmerizing tapestry of stars and constellations unfolds. Gaze upon the panoramic view of the center of our Milky Way galaxy, as it stretches across the vast expanse above. The Orion constellation proudly takes its place, with its distinctive belt shining brightly amidst a sea of twinkling stars. In this cosmic spectacle, Orion and Canis Major grace us with their presence, showcasing the dog stars Sirius and Procyon. Together with them, they form an enchanting Winter Triangle that guides our eyes to distant wonders. Puppis emerges from this stellar symphony – a constellation nestled alongside Canis Major – revealing its own deep sky objects that captivate astronomers and stargazers alike. Its beauty is further enhanced by the fish-eye 360-degree image capturing every detail of the entire southern sky. As we explore further into this celestial wonderland, we encounter the southern Milky Way adorned by Gum Nebula complex's extensive splendor. This ethereal display leaves us awe-struck as it intertwines with Orion and Monoceros region's captivating allure. Canis Major continues to amaze us as nearby deep sky objects reveal themselves against a backdrop of shimmering stars. Puppis gracefully accompanies its canine companion on this cosmic journey through space. Together, these constellations create an unforgettable sight within our night sky canvas - Canis Major and Puppis standing side by side while surrounded by neighboring deep sky treasures waiting to be discovered. So let your imagination soar under these starry heavens; lose yourself in their timeless beauty as you witness nature's grandest masterpiece unfold before your very eyes - Puppis: A celestial symphony that will leave you breathless.