Canopus Collection (page 3)

Card commemorating Falkland Islands naval battle, WW1
Card commemorating Falkland Islands naval battle on 8 December 1914, when the British navy sank four German warships (Scharnhorst, Leipzig, Nurnberg and Gneisenau)

Hadrian Villa Canopus Avanzi del Tempio Dio Canopo nella Villa Adriana
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The Large Magellanic Cloud and bright star Canopus

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

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

The southern sky and Milky Way from Canopus up to the Carina Nebula
The southern sky and Milky Way from Canopus (at lower right) up to the Carina Nebula at upper left, with the False Cross in the centre, made of stars from Vela and Carina

BOACs Canopus House, Augusta, Sicily

Short S23 Canopus berths

Short S23 Canopus flying boat forward saloon

Short S23 Canopus flying boat dining saloon

Italy, Latium, Tivoli, Hadrians Villa, statue on river Tiber
Italy - Lazio Region - Tivoli - Hadrians Villa - Canopus

Fresco depicting Io at Canopus in Egypt, consoled by Isis from the House of the Duke d Aumale, Pompeii, Italy
Roman civilization. Fresco depicting Io at Canopus in Egypt, consoled by Isis. From the House of the Duke d Aumale, Pompei, Italy

Scouts at Heathrow Airport
Mr Trevor Scott-Chard and London Air Scouts at London Heathrow Airport with British Overseas Airways Corporation Boeing Stratocruiser Canopus behind them. 1950

Carina constellation

The Milky Way seen from the Southern hemisphere
The Milky Way. Optical image showing part of the Milky Way from the constellation of Crux Australis (Southern Cross, bottom left) through Carina

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

Magellanic Clouds. Optical image of the Magellanic Clouds, satellite galaxies of our Milky Way. North is at top. The Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC) is the fuzzy patch at centre left

Large Magellanic Cloud. Optical image of the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC, lower left) in the constellations Dorado and Mensa. North is at top

HMS Goliath, 1907
Photograph of HMS Goliath, a Canopus Class battleship of 12, 950 tons, launched in 1898. She was sunk in May 1915, off Cape Helles, Dardanelles, with the loss of most of her crew

Hadrians Villa, Canopus Canal, Tivoli, Lazio, Italy, Europe

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"Canopus: A Legacy of Strength and Exploration" In the annals of history, one name stands out as a symbol of strength and exploration - Canopus. From its association with mighty warships to pioneering aircraft, this captivating name has left an indelible mark on various realms. During World War I, the HMS Vengeance and HMS Albion, both British battleships, proudly bore the name Canopus. These formidable vessels played crucial roles in defending their nation's honor amidst the chaos of war. Under the watchful eye of Major Herbert George Brackley - Superintendant extraordinaire - these ships became symbols of resilience and unwavering determination. But it wasn't just battleships that carried forth this illustrious name; aviation also embraced Canopus' spirit. The Short S23 Empire Flying Boat G-ADHL Canopus soared through skies with grace and elegance, while the Boeing Stratocruiser G-AKGK BOAC showcased its might at London Airport. Major Herbert George Brackley continued his legacy by overseeing operations involving de Havilland DH. 106 Comet 4C XS235 Canopus - a testament to his unwavering commitment to excellence. Meanwhile, Short Brothers Empire flying boat Canopus took flight under its own banner, further solidifying its place in aviation history. Beyond military might and aviation triumphs lies another facet of Canopus' influence – astronomy. Nestled within the celestial tapestry is the constellation known as Canis Major – home to some of our universe's brightest stars. Even art pays homage to this legendary name; within Hadrian's Villa resides a statue in the enchanting setting called "the Canopus. " Herein lies God Mars himself from ancient times—a timeless tribute to power personified. From land to sea and sky above, whether it be majestic battleships or groundbreaking aircraft models like de Havilland DH. 106 Comet 4C XS235, it has become synonymous with strength and exploration.