Stellar Collection (#34)

Starry sky at sunset seen from Joshua Tree Park
Sunset and starry sky. The image was taken from the Joshua Tree National Monument Park, California

Scorpio. Artwork of the astrological symbol representing Scorpio the Scorpion (24th October to 22nd November). Astrologers claim that the star sign that you are born under will also influence your

Artwork of the constellation of Virgo
Virgo. Computer artwork of the constellation of Virgo, the Virgin, with a red line showing its shape in the sky. Virgo is the sixth of the twelve constellations or signs of the Zodiac

Perseus constellation. Optical image of the constellation Perseus (upper centre). North is at top. The very bright star at upper left is Capella (Alpha Aurigae)

Spectrum of Pleiades
Spectrum of the Pleiades. Visible light spectrum of stars in the Pleiades open cluster. The spectrum is created by allowing light exiting a telescope to pass though a prism

Andromeda starfield. Optical image of stars in the constellation Andromeda, the princess. The bright star at centre is Mirach (Beta Andromedae), with Almach (Gamma Andromedae) in the top left corner

Libra. Artwork of the astrological symbol representing Libra the Scales (24th Spetember to 23rd October). Astrologers claim that the star sign that you are born under will influence your character

Artists impression of starfield from spaceship
Artists impression of a starfield as it might be seen from a spacecraft travelling faster than the speed of light

Historical art of the constellation of Sagittarius
Sagittarius. Coloured historical artwork of the constellation of Sagittarius. The constellation is shown as a centaur archer. Sagittarius is the ninth sign of the Zodiac

Optical photo of globular cluster Omega Centauri
Omega Centauri globular star cluster. True-colour optical image of the globular star cluster Omega Centauri (NGC 5139). This is one of the largest and brightest globular clusters in our galaxy

Starfield in the constellation of Musca
Starfield centred on the constellation of Musca, showing a densely populated area of our galaxy, the Milky Way. The two brightest stars at centre are alpha (centre) and beta (upper centre left)

Star cluster

Historical artwork of the constellation of Virgo
Virgo. Coloured historical artwork of the constellation of Virgo. The constellation is depicted as an angel holding a sheaf of wheat. Virgo is the sixth sign of the Zodiac

Optical image of the open star cluster IC 2602
Open star cluster IC 2602. True-colour optical image of the open star cluster IC 2602 (far right) in the constellation Carina

Star trails through trees

Starry sky. Composite image of a lantern-bearing woman silhouetted against a starry sky. A crescent moon is seen at lower left

Computer artwork of the constellation of Gemini
Gemini. Computer artwork of the constellation of Gemini, the Twins, with a red line showing its shape in the sky. The grey areas are the star clouds of the Milky Way

Optical image of open star cluster NGC 6231
Star cluster NGC 6231. True-colour optical image of the open star cluster NGC 6231 (upper centre) in the constellation Scorpius

Optical image of Mars near the bright star Spica
Cygnus constellation. Optical image of the northern constellation of Cygnus the Swan, also known as the Northern Cross. The brighter stars of Cygnus form the shape of a swan

Starry sky over Vancouver, Canada

Star trails over rusted boat wreck
Star trails. Star trails over the rusting wreck of a boat. Star trails are captured by long-exposure photography, in this case 10 hours

Artwork of the constellation of Taurus
Taurus. Computer artwork of the constellation of Taurus, the Bull, with a red line showing its shape in the sky. The grey areas are the star clouds of the Milky Way

Capricornus constellation. This faint constellation is best seen in summer in the northern hemisphere. It is one of the faintest of the zodiacal constellations

Optical image of the constellation Ophiuchus
Constellation Ophiuchus. Optical image of the constellation Ophiuchus, the snake-bearer. North is at top. The body of the snake-bearer is formed of a loose oval of stars

Constellation of Leo, artwork
Constellation of Leo, computer artwork. The constellation is depicted as a lion, using the name given by the Romans. Leo is the fifth sign of the Zodiac

Artwork of the constellation of Ophiucus

Computer artwork of the constellation of Aries
Aries. Computer artwork of the constellation of Aries, the Ram, with a red line showing its shape in the sky. Aries is the first of the twelve constellations or signs of the Zodiac

Historical artwork of the constellation Scorpius

Optical photo of the Hyades star cluster
Hyades and Pleiades star clusters. Optical photograph of the Hyades and Pleiades star clusters in the constellation Taurus. North is at top. The Hyades form a V-shape at lower left

Optical image of the constellation Perseus

Stars in M4 globular cluster, optical Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image. Globular star clusters are balls of hundreds of thousands of stars

Leo. Artwork of the astrological symbol representing Leo the Lion (23rd July to 23rd August). Astrologers claim that the star sign that you are born under will influence your character and destiny

Starry sky over Vancouver
Starry sky. The image is centred on the constellations of Gemini (right) and Cancer (left). The brightest object at upper centre is Mars which is almost aligned with Pollux and Castor

Constellation of Canis Minor
The constellation Canis Minor (Little Dog). Canis Minor is a small constellation in the northern hemisphere, lying partly in the Milky Way near Orion

Globular cluster M80. Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image of the globular star cluster M80 (NGC 6093). This massive star cluster lies some 28, 000 light years away in the constellation Scorpius

Omega Centauri
Optical image of the globular star cluster Omega Centauri (NGC 5139) which is situated in the constellation of Centaurus 20, 000 light years away from Earth

Libra. Artwork and astrological symbol (upper left) representing Libra the Scales (24 September to 23 October), 7th of the 12 star signs that make up the year

Antares & starfield
Starfield centred on the border between the constellations of Ophiucus (right) and Scorpius (left). The brightest star at centre left is Antares (alpha Scorpii)

Historical art of the constellation of Capricornus
Capricornus. Coloured historical artwork of the constellation of Capricornus. The constellation is depicted as a sea-goat. Capricornus is the tenth sign of the Zodiac

Virgo. Artwork and astrological symbol (upper left) representing Virgo the Virgin (24 August to 23 September), 6th of the 12 star signs that make up the year

Historical artwork of the constellation of Cancer
Cancer. Coloured historical artwork of the constellation of Cancer. The constellation is shown as a lobster or crayfish. Cancer is the fourth sign of the Zodiac

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

Optical image of the Perseus double star cluster
Perseus double cluster. True-colour optical image of the Perseus double star cluster. These open star clusters, Chi Persei (NGC 884, centre left) and h Persei (NGC 869, centre right)

Bootes constellation. This constellation contains the fourth brightest star in the night sky, Arcturus (Alpha Bootis, lower right), although the third brightest, Alpha Centauri

Optical image of the Butterfly star cluster, M6
Butterfly star cluster. True-colour optical image of the open star cluster M6 (NGC 6405), also known as the Butterfly cluster, which lies in the constellation Scorpius

Optical image of the star cluster IC 2391 in Vela
Open star cluster IC 2391. True-colour optical image of the open star cluster IC 2391 in the constellation Vela. The brightest star in the cluster is Omicron Velorum (upper centre)

The constellation of Corvus (the Crow). Corvus is a small constellation which lies south of the west part of Virgo and is easily recognised by a quadrangle figure made by its four brightest stars

Coathanger star cluster, optical image. This cluster, also known as Brocchis Cluster and Collinder 399, is named for its distinctive shape

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"Exploring the Celestial Symphony: A Stellar Journey through the Night Sky" Embark on a captivating celestial journey as we delve into the wonders of our vast universe. From the enchanting Plough asterism in Ursa Major to the mesmerizing Orion's Belt, each stellar hint unveils a breathtaking spectacle that leaves us in awe. Gaze upon the ethereal beauty of the Orion Nebula, an interstellar nursery where stars are born, illuminating our cosmic tapestry with their radiant glow. As we venture further, Cygnus and Lyra constellations grace our view, their intricate patterns weaving tales of ancient mythology across time and space. Witness the enigmatic Crab Nebula (M1), its remnants from a supernova explosion centuries ago still shimmering with celestial energy. Through an optical photo enhanced by a star filter, Sirius emerges as a dazzling beacon amidst countless others, casting its brilliance upon our earthly realm. The Scorpius constellation beckons us closer with its scorpion-shaped formation, reminding us of nature's delicate balance between beauty and danger. In another composite image of the Crab Nebula, layers of cosmic artistry blend seamlessly to create an otherworldly masterpiece that captivates even the most discerning eye. An optical image captures Sirius once more; its luminosity transcending mere pixels to evoke wonder within our souls. Behold an artist's rendition of a supernova explosion - an explosive display that marks both endings and beginnings in this grand cosmic symphony. Immerse yourself beneath Nepal's Pharilapche Peak as Sirius joins forces with Orion and Aldebaran to paint a celestial canvas above us. The sheer magnitude of M16 - The Eagle Nebula in Serpens - unfolds before our eyes like wings unfurling against infinite darkness. In this exploration through space and time, we find ourselves humbled by these stellar marvels that remind us just how small we are in the grand scheme of the universe.