Asterism Collection

The Plough asterism in Ursa Major
The Plough. This asterism (group of stars) is part of the much larger constellation Ursa Major, most of which is out of frame

Orions belt. Optical image of the line of three bright stars making up the belt in the constellation of Orion. The stars are, from lower left to upper right: Alnitak (Zeta Orionis)

Ursa Major constellation, Bode Star Atlas
Ursa Major constellation. This star map shows the northern hemisphere constellation of Ursa Major (the Great Bear) as published by the German astronomer Johann Elert Bode (1747-1826) in 1805

Milky Way, zodiacal light and other celestial objects from summit of Gila National Wilderness
A 160 degree panorama showing the zodiacal light (at right in the west), the Milky Way, the zodiacal band across the frame at top

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

Uranographia constellations, 1801 C013 / 8953
Uranographia constellations. This page of this star atlas shows Northern Hemisphere constellations. The constellations are groupings of stars in the night sky

Comet Lovejoy and zodiacal light in City of Rocks State Park, New Mexico
January 16, 2015 - A scene looking west with a field stretching up to and beyond the zenith overhead, taking in the zodiacal light stretching up to the Pleiades at upper left

New Zealand, c1935. Creator: Unknown
New Zealand, c1935. From " An Album of National Flags and Arms". [John Player & Sons, c1935]

A moonlit nightscape taken in Banff National Park, Alberta Canada
July 8, 2012 - A moonlit nightscape taken at Num-Ti-Jah Lodge, Bow Lake, Banff National Park, Alberta Canada. Illumination is from the waning gibbous moon behind the camera

The Orion constellation

Orion and Sirius rising in the moonlight over Gila National Forest, New Mexico
January 27, 2015 - Orion and Sirius rising in the moonlight over the rocky landscape of the Gila National Forest in New Mexico north of Pinos Altos and the Continental Divide

The Orion constellation above the moonlit landscape of the Himalayas in Nepal
The famous constellation Orion appears over the moonlit landscape of the Himalayas as seen from the Sagarmatha National Park of Nepal

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

Starry sky at the break of dawn over Mt. Jampayang in China
Starry sky at the break of dawn over Mt. Jampayang. The background sky includes bright star Sirius on the left, prominent constellation Orion in the middle

The Orion constellation rises over a hill through high thin clouds near Black Mesa, Oklahoma

Orion and the Winter Triangle stars; Sirius, Procyon and Betelgeuse. M50, M46, M47 and M41 open clusters are all visible at left

Fish-eye lens composite of aurora and circumpolar star trails above ranch in Canada
August 27-28, 2014 - Fish-eye lens composite of aurora borealis and circumpolar star trails above the old Larson Ranch site in the Frenchman Valley at Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan, Canada

The Big Dipper over Castle Mountain, Banff National Park, Canada
August 25, 2013 - The Big Dipper over Castle Mountain, Banff National Park, Canada, on a partly cloudy and dewy night

Orion star trails above Mount Fairview, Alberta, Canada
February 4, 2012 - Orion star trails above Mount Fairview at Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada

Orion star tails over Mt. Temple, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada
Orion star tails over Mt. Temple near Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada

Winter constellations above the Himalayas in Sagarmatha National Park of Nepal
In this moonlight night, the winter constellations are visible above the Himalayas in Sagarmatha National Park of Nepal

Purple aurora over an old barn in southern Alberta, Canada
June 7-8, 2014 - An all-sky aurora with green and purple curtains in southern Alberta. The Big Dipper is visible above the barn

The summer Milky Way on a clear moonless evening in Alberta, Canada
September 9, 2013 - The summer Milky Way on a clear moonless evening in Alberta, Canada

Southern Milky Way with Eta Carinae, Crux and Alpha & Beta Centauri
Area of southern Milky Way containing Eta Carinae, Crux and Alpha & Beta Centauri

A meteor and the Big Dipper in the clear sky on the summit of Mount Kobau, Canada
July 28, 2014 - The Big Dipper and Ursa Major at the end of the backroad on the summit of Mount Kobau, near Osoyoos, British Columbia. A meteor streaks down at left

Northern summer / autumn Milky Way from horizon to past the zenith, Alberta, Canada
September 20, 2011 - Northern summer/autumn Milky Way from horizon to past the zenith, Alberta, Canada

The northern autumn stars and constellations rising over Dinosaur Provincial Park
The northern autumn stars and constellations rising in the east over the Badlands of Dinosaur Provincial Park in Alberta, Canada

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

Northern autumn constellations rising over a road in Banff National Park, Canada
July 29, 2012 - The northern autumn constellations of Andromeda, Cassiopeia, Perseus, and Pegasus rising over a road in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada

Orion and Monoceros region

Halo around full moon in a sky of cirrus clouds and contrails
A 22 degree halo around the full moon in a sky of high cirrus clouds and contrails. The moon sits above Orion in the winter sky. Orion is at bottom in the halo

The old pioneer church in Dorothy, Alberta, Canada, on a starry night
October 9, 2011 - The old pioneer church in Dorothy, Alberta, Canada, on a starry night illuminated by moonlight

Orion constellation above winter pine trees in Alberta, Canada
February 4, 2012 - Orion constellation above winter pine trees at Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada. Illuminated by moonlight from a gibbous moon

Fish-eye lens view of the northern winter sky
February 7, 2013 - Fish-eye lens view of the northern winter sky on a partly hazy night with some clouds reflecting light pollution from sodium vapour highway and street lights

Artists concept showing the binary star system of Sirius A and Sirius B
This picture is an artists impression showing how the binary star system of Sirius A and its diminutive blue companion, Sirius B, might appear to an interstellar visitor

Open cluster Messier 39 in the constellation Cygnus

Comet Lovejoy in the winter sky
January 18, 2015 - Comet Lovejoy (C/2014 Q2) at upper right near the Pleiades, with its long blue ion tail stretching back to the left past the Pleiades

Winter Milky Way from New Mexico
March 10, 2015 - A vertical sweep with a 15mm ultrawide lens from the horizon to past the zenith, taking in a large part of the northern winter Milky Way

Visitors trekking to Kala Pattar in this clear moonlight night at Gorak Shep in Nepal, along the main route to Mt. Everest Base Camp. The impressive range of Pumori (7165 m) is in the middle

Aquila constellation and the Serpens-Ophiuchus double cluster of IC 4756 and NGC 663. Altair and Terazed stars are visible at top

Zodiacal light in dawn sky, Alberta, Canada
October 7, 2013 - The zodiacal light in the pre-dawn sky in Alberta, Canada. Leo is just rising left of centre, with Mars above Regulus. Jupiter in Gemini is the bright object above centre

Skygazer standing under the stars at Grasslands National Park, Canada
August 25, 2014 - A 360 degree panorama of the landscape and skyscape at Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan, Canada. The Milky Way arches overhead from south to north at right

The Southern Cross and the Pointers in the Milky Way

the Big Dipper rise above the Himalayas and the Gorak Shep settlement in Nepal
In this moonlight night, the Big Dipper rise above the Himalayas and the Gorak Shep settlement. The Polaris star appears just above the summit of Mt. Pumori with 7145m above sea level on the left

The Big Dipper and Comet Catalina

Aurora borealis seen from Churchill, Manitoba, Canada
February 7, 2014 - Aurora borealis seen from Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. at the Churchill Northern Studies Centre, in a view looking south over the abandoned Churchill Rocket Range

An all sky view of Yunnan Astronomical Observatory in China. The Milky Way from summer triangle to Orion is photographed in the image. zodiacal light is also notable

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"Astounding Asterisms: Unveiling the Celestial Tapestry" Gazing up at the night sky, one cannot help but be captivated by the mesmerizing asterisms that adorn our celestial canvas. From the iconic Plough asterism in Ursa Major to Orions belt, these stellar formations have fascinated astronomers and stargazers for centuries. The Ursa Major constellation, immortalized in Bode Star Atlas, houses the renowned Plough asterism. Its distinct shape resembles a ladle or plow, guiding ancient navigators across vast oceans and inspiring countless tales of exploration. Venturing further into the cosmic realm, we find ourselves immersed in a breathtaking panorama atop Gila National Wilderness. Here, amidst the sprawling Milky Way and zodiacal light, an array of celestial objects unveils itself before our eyes. Comet Lovejoy dances gracefully alongside shimmering stars while New Zealand's mysterious night sky from 1935 beckons us with its enigmatic allure. In Banff National Park's moonlit nightscape lies another enchanting spectacle – The Orion constellation. This mighty hunter dominates the heavens with his radiant presence as Sirius rises beside him over Gila National Forest in New Mexico. Canis Major joins this celestial duo showcasing dog stars Sirius and Procyon; their brilliance illuminating our darkest nights. As dawn breaks over Mt. Jampayang in China, a starry sky bids farewell to its nocturnal reign. The break of day reveals a delicate transition where twinkling constellations gradually yield to daylight's embrace. Asterisms connect us to both ancient lore and modern wonderment; they remind us of humanity's eternal fascination with what lies beyond our earthly confines. So let us continue to gaze upwards – for within those distant lights lie stories untold and mysteries yet unraveled.