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Antares Collection

Antares, the fiery heart of Scorpius constellation, captivates our gaze with its mesmerizing glow

Background imageAntares Collection: Scorpius constellation

Scorpius constellation. This is a large zodiacal constellation in the southern hemisphere that is visible in summer. The Sun passes though it in late November

Background imageAntares Collection: Scorpius constellation

Scorpius constellation. Scorpius, the scorpion, is a zodiacal constellation crossed by the Milky Way. It is best seen in summer in the northern hemisphere

Background imageAntares Collection: Center of the Milky Way through Sagittarius and Scorpius

Center of the Milky Way through Sagittarius and Scorpius
The Milky Way in Sagittarius (bottom) and Scorpius (left and top) including the Galactic Centre area at centre frame. Along the Milky Way are numerous deep sky objects

Background imageAntares Collection: Optical image of the constellation Scorpius

Optical image of the constellation Scorpius
Scorpius constellation. Optical image of the constellation Scorpius, the Scorpion. To the left are the bright star clouds of the central Milky Way

Background imageAntares Collection: The fancy look of milky way

The fancy look of milky way
A decent and very high resolution image of the milky way, earth rotation tracking was used on the image to ensure no trail effect on the stars, stars appear sharp and pin-point

Background imageAntares Collection: Lunar Module Antares on the Moon, Apollo 14 mission, February 1971

Lunar Module Antares on the Moon, Apollo 14 mission, February 1971
Lunar Module Antares at the Fra Mauro crater landing site on the Moon, Apollo 14 mission, February 1971. Apollo 14 was the third manned mission in NASAs Apollo programme to land on the Moon

Background imageAntares Collection: Tracks to Antares

Tracks to Antares
The Apollo 14 Lunar Module (LM) " Antares" is photographed against a brilliant sun glare during the first extravehicular activity (EVA-1)

Background imageAntares Collection: The area around the head of Scorpius

The area around the head of Scorpius, including the bright star Antares at lower left of centre and the dark lanes leading to the star Rho Ophiuchi

Background imageAntares Collection: Messier 4 and NGC 6144 globular clusters with Antares, a red supergiant star

Messier 4 and NGC 6144 globular clusters with Antares, a red supergiant star
Messier 4 and NGC 6144 globular clusters in the constellation Scorpius, with the red supergiant star Antares

Background imageAntares Collection: Antares / Rho Ophiuchi region

Antares / Rho Ophiuchi region
Antares/Rho Ophiuchi region, optical image. This colourful region lies in the constellations Scorpius and Ophiuchus. The blue area at upper right is the triplet star Rho Ophiuchi

Background imageAntares Collection: Scorpius with parts of Lupus and Ara regions of the southern Milky Way

Scorpius with parts of Lupus and Ara regions of the southern Milky Way
All of Scorpius, plus parts of Lupus and Ara regions of the southern Milky Way. Along the Milky Way are numerous nebulae, including the False Comet area, the Cats Paw area

Background imageAntares Collection: Antares and Scorpius Head area with Rho Ophiuchi nebulosity

Antares and Scorpius Head area with Rho Ophiuchi nebulosity field oriented equatorially

Background imageAntares Collection: The sun compared to four typical large stars

The sun compared to four typical large stars
The Sun compared to four typical large stars

Background imageAntares Collection: The colorful region around Antares in Scorpius and blue Rho Ophiuchi in Ophiuchus

The colorful region around Antares in Scorpius and blue Rho Ophiuchi in Ophiuchus
The colorful region around yellow Antares (bottom) in Scorpius and blue Rho Ophiuchi (top) in Ophiuchus. The nebulae are largely reflection nebulae

Background imageAntares Collection: Head of Scorpius with celestial deep sky objects

Head of Scorpius with celestial deep sky objects

Background imageAntares Collection: The Heart of Scorpius (Antares region)

The Heart of Scorpius (Antares region)

Background imageAntares Collection: The starforming region of Rho Ophiuchus

The starforming region of Rho Ophiuchus. Visible in this image are IC 4605, IC 4604, IC 4603, Antares, NGC 6144, M4 Globular Cluster, SH2-9, NGC 6121, and emission and reflection nebula structure

Background imageAntares Collection: Moon with Antares, Mars and Saturn over Bow River in Alberta, Canada

Moon with Antares, Mars and Saturn over Bow River in Alberta, Canada
September 28, 2014 - The waxing crescent moon shines over the Bow River, accompanied by Saturn (just right of centre) and the pairing of Mars (at left, top) and Antares

Background imageAntares Collection: IC 4603 is a blue reflection nebula in Ophiuchus

IC 4603 is a blue reflection nebula in Ophiuchus

Background imageAntares Collection: Diffuse starlight and dark nebula over Mount Balang in China

Diffuse starlight and dark nebula over Mount Balang in China
Diffuse starlight and dark nebula along the central bulge of our Milky Way Galaxy set over Mount Balang in Sichuan province of China

Background imageAntares Collection: Artists depiction of the constellation Scorpio the Scorpion

Artists depiction of the constellation Scorpio the Scorpion
An artists depiction of the constellation Scorpio the Scorpion. The constellation includes several star clusters including the Butterfly Cluster and the star Antares

Background imageAntares Collection: Mars, Saturn & Milky Way over ranch corral

Mars, Saturn & Milky Way over ranch corral
August 27-28, 2014 - Mars (bottom) and Saturn in conjunction at right, and the Milky Way at left, in deep blue twilight over the old corral of the 76 Ranch in Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan

Background imageAntares Collection: A starry sky over the Himalayas in Tibet, China

A starry sky over the Himalayas in Tibet, China. On the left (south) the bright central bulge of the Milky Way in the constellation Sagittarius

Background imageAntares Collection: The Rho Ophiuchus area in Sagittarius

The Rho Ophiuchus area in Sagittarius
Nebula around Antares in the Rho Ophiuchus area of Sagittarius

Background imageAntares Collection: Rho Ophiuchi nebulosity

Rho Ophiuchi nebulosity. Optical image of nebulosity in the region of the star Rho Ophiuchi (purple, just above centre). North is at top

Background imageAntares Collection: Optical image of the constellation Ophiuchus

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

Background imageAntares Collection: Historical artwork of the constellation Scorpius

Historical artwork of the constellation Scorpius

Background imageAntares Collection: Antares & starfield

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)

Background imageAntares Collection: The constellation of Scorpius, the Scorpion

The constellation of Scorpius, the Scorpion. Scorpius is one of the twelve zodiacal constellations, lying between Sagittarius and Libra

Background imageAntares Collection: Rho Ophiuchi nebulae

Rho Ophiuchi nebulae. Optical image of nebulosity around the stars Rho Ophiuchi and Antares (Alpha Scorpii). North is at top. Rho Ophiuchi (upper left) is surrounded by a blue reflection nebula

Background imageAntares Collection: Stars and nebulae in Ophiuchus & Scorpius

Stars and nebulae in Ophiuchus & Scorpius
Nebulae. Optical image of stars in clouds of interstellar gas & dust (nebulae) in the constell- ations of Scorpius & Ophiuchus

Background imageAntares Collection: Central region of the Milky Way

Central region of the Milky Way. The Milky Way is our own galaxy, seen from within. This gives it the appearance of a band of light crossing the sky

Background imageAntares Collection: Planet orbiting Antares, computer artwork

Planet orbiting Antares, computer artwork
Alien planet. Computer artwork of a hypothetical planet (seen at centre and at right) orbiting the red supergiant star Antares (at far left)

Background imageAntares Collection: Lunar landing module

Lunar landing module. The Antares lander (upper centre) in the Fra Mauro area on the surface of the Moon. The tracks seen leading from Antares were formed by the Modular Equipment Transport (MET)

Background imageAntares Collection: 2005 Mazda 2 1. 4D

2005 Mazda 2 1. 4D
2005 Mazda 2 1.4D Antares


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Antares, the fiery heart of Scorpius constellation, captivates our gaze with its mesmerizing glow. In the vast expanse of the night sky, this celestial beauty stands out like a jewel amidst a sea of stars. As we peer into the darkness, an optical image reveals the intricate details of Scorpius constellation and its radiant centerpiece. The backdrop for Antares is none other than the magnificent Milky Way, painting a picture so grand that it leaves us in awe. Its fancy look adds to the allure of this cosmic masterpiece, as if nature itself had carefully crafted this celestial artwork. But Antares holds significance beyond its visual appeal. It shares its name with the Lunar Module that touched down on the Moon during Apollo 14 mission in February 1971. Just like those tracks led astronauts to new frontiers, Antares beckons us to explore and discover what lies beyond our earthly boundaries. Located near Scorpius' head, Antares finds itself surrounded by Messier 4 and NGC 6144 globular clusters – companions in this vast cosmic dance. A red supergiant star at heart, Antares shines brightly alongside these stellar companions within the Rho Ophiuchi region. On Earth's surface, another symbol bears resemblance to Antares' name: Northrop Grumman's mighty rocket bearing Cygnus spacecraft atop it. Like an eagle perched atop a lightning tower next to this towering rocket, anticipation builds for yet another journey into space. As we witness Cygnus resupply spacecraft being lowered onto Northrop Grumman's proud creation or watch as it raises vertical at launch Pad-0A on a crisp November day - we are reminded of humanity's relentless pursuit towards understanding our universe. Antares serves as both guidepost and inspiration; it invites us to delve deeper into mysteries yet unraveled while reminding us that even amongst countless stars shining above us all – there is always something extraordinary to discover.