Centaurus Collection

Alpha Centauri binary stars and planets. Artwork from above the surface of one of the moons of one of the planets in the Alpha Centauri binary star system

Southern Milky Way from Vela to Centaurus with Crux & Carina
The southern Milky Way from Vela (at right) to Centaurus (at left), with the False Cross at left, the true Southern Cross at right of centre, and Alpha and Beta Centauri at left

Boomerang Nebula, Hubble Space Telescope image. This is a bipolar reflection nebula, where gas and dust surrounding a star are shining by reflected light

BEA - European Class Aeroplane
BEA - " European" Class Aeroplane. Date: circa 1970s

Windy Desert landscape
Landscape of sand and wind in desert

Breda-Zappata BZ. 308 MM61802
Aeronautica Militare Italiana - Breda-Zappata BZ.308 MM61802, seen during ground-runs - testing of the Bristol Centaurus engines, circa July 1948

D Napier and Son - Bristol centaurus
Bristol Centaurus 661 engine

South Pole, Plate 6 from Globi coelestis in tabulas planas redacti descriptio, pub
3075760 South Pole, Plate 6 from Globi coelestis in tabulas planas redacti descriptio, pub. 1674 (hand coloured engraving) by Pardies

Astrological ceiling, in the Sala del Mappamondo, 16th century (fresco)
808751 Astrological ceiling, in the Sala del Mappamondo, 16th century (fresco) by Vecchi, Giovanni de (1536-1615) (and workshop); Villa Farnese, Caprarola, Voterbo, Lazio

Astrological ceiling, in the Sala del Mappamondo (fresco)
808750 Astrological ceiling, in the Sala del Mappamondo (fresco) by Vecchi, Giovanni de (1536-1615) (and workshop); Villa Farnese, Caprarola, Voterbo, Lazio, Italy; (add.info.: See also 808749)

Centaurs Star Figure - 17th century
CENTAURUS star figure Date: 1681

The Triumph of Venus (red, black and white ink and chalk on paper)
897924 The Triumph of Venus (red, black and white ink and chalk on paper) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); Musee Bonnat, Bayonne, France; (add.info.: Triumph of Venus); Flemish, out of copyright

South Pole, Plate 6 from Globi coelestis in tabulas planas redacti descriptio, 1674
South Pole, Plate 6 from Globi coelestis in tabulas planas redacti descriptio, Ignace-Gaston Pardies, pub. 1674 (hand coloured engraving)

Windy Desert landscape
Landscape of sand and wind in desert

Mosaic of the southern Milky Way from Vela to Centaurus
Mosaic of the southern Milky Way from Vela (right) to Centaurus (left) taking in Carina and Crux (center)

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

View from Voyager 1 if our Sun were replaced by VY Canis Majoris, the largest known star

Centaur Phyllirides. Engraving in Poeticon Astronomicon, by
Constellation Centaurus. Centaur Phyllirides. Engraving in Poeticon Astronomicon, by Gaius Julius Hyginus (ca.64 BC-17 AD). Edited in Venice, 1485. Incunable. Colored

A diagram illustrating the constellation of Centaurus complete with image of a centaur

Hydra constellation. Illustrated card from a 19th century astronomical teaching aid called Uranias Mirror, after the Greek muse of astronomy

Centaurus and Crux

Digital illustration of Centaurus constellation

Omega Centauri globular cluster in the constellation Centaurus

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

Centaurus A Galaxy NGC 5128

Alpha and Beta Centauri in the southern constellation of Centaurus

Pearl Cluster and Lambda Centauri complex in Centaurus
The Lambda Centauri complex, also known as the Running Chicken Nebula, IC 2948, (at left) and above it the Pearl Cluster (NGC 3766)

IC 2944, the Running Chicken Nebula in the Centaurus constellation

Widefield view of the southern constellations of Centaurus and Crux
Widefield view of Alpha and Beta Centauri stars in the southern constellation of Centaurus, along with the Southern Cross in the constellation Crux

Dark lanes of dust crisscross the elliptical galaxy Centaurus A
Dark lanes of dust crisscross the giant elliptical galaxy Centaurus A. Also visible are the vibrant glow of young, blue star clusters and a glimpse into regions normally obscured by the dust

Omega Centauri globular star cluster

NGC 5128 radio galaxy in the constellation Centaurus. The center of the galaxy contains a supermassive black hole which ejects a relativistic jet

Giant Elliptical Galaxy and its Host Galaxy Cluster
This image shows the diverse collection of galaxies in a galaxy cluster called Abell S0740, located more than 450 million light-years away in the constellation Centaurus

Southern Milky Way
The spectacular area of the southern Milky Way from the Eta Carinae Nebula at right, to the Southern Cross at center, and the twin stars of Alpha and Beta Centauri at left

The constellation of Centaurus and its dark lanes of nebulosity in the southern Milky Way. Alpha and Beta Centauri is visible at right, and Omega Centauri at upper right

NGC 3766 and the Lambda Cen Nebula in the constellation Centaurus
Open star cluster NGC 3766 and the Lambda Cen Nebula in the constellation Centaurus

RCW 79 is seen in the southern Milky Way, 17, 200 light-years from Earth in the constellation Centaurus. The bubble is 70-light years in diameter

Omega Centauri or NGC 5139 is a globular cluster of stars seen in the constellation of Centaurus. It is both the brightest and the largest known globular cluster associated with the Milky Way

Mosaic of the Carina Nebula and Crux area in the southern sky

The core of the globular cluster Omega Centauri
The core of the spectacular globular cluster Omega Centauri, also known as NGC 5139, glitters with the combined light of 2 million stars

NGC 4945, Starburst Galaxy in Centaurus

Bat Nebula (IC 2948) and open star cluster NGC 3766, the Pearl Cluster
Bat Nebula and open star cluster NGC 3766, the Pearl Cluster

NGC 5139, Omega Centauri globular cluster in Centaurus
Omega Centauri (NGC 5139) globular cluster in the constellation Centaurus

Centaurus A galaxy in the constellation Centaurus

Lenticular galaxy Centaurus A
Centaurus A, also known as NGC 5128, is a lenticular galaxy in the constellation Centaurus. It is the closest active galaxy to Earth, being a radio galaxy

Narrowband image of Thackerays Globules and IC 2944, also known as the Running Chicken Nebula

IC 2944, a large H II region in the constellation of Centaurus
IC 2944, a large H II region (star forming cloud) in the southern constellation of Centaurus. The bright blue star near the center is Lambda Centauri

Map of the Southern Sky, with representations of constellations, decorated with the
XAM77591 Map of the Southern Sky, with representations of constellations, decorated with the crest of Cardinal Lang von Wellenburg

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"Centaurus: Exploring the Mysteries of the Celestial Realm" In the vast expanse of space, Centaurus stands as a constellation that captivates astronomers and stargazers alike. At its heart lies Alpha Centauri, a binary star system comprising three stars - Alpha Centauri A, B, and Proxima Centauri. These celestial bodies have fascinated scientists for centuries with their enigmatic nature. Venturing deeper into the cosmos, we encounter the Boomerang Nebula. This ethereal cosmic cloud showcases stunning patterns formed by gas and dust expelled from an aging star. Its mesmerizing beauty reminds us of the infinite wonders that lie beyond our reach. On Earth, technological marvels like BEA's European Class Aeroplane revolutionize air travel while paying homage to this captivating constellation. Similarly, the Breda-Zappata BZ. 308 MM61802 aircraft embodies innovation inspired by celestial splendor. Nature itself draws inspiration from Centaurus; exotic beetles showcase intricate patterns reminiscent of distant galaxies and constellations in their vibrant wings. The influence extends even further into human creations such as D Napier and Son's Bristol centaurus engine—a testament to mankind's quest for exploration both on land and in outer space. Artistic expressions also pay tribute to this mythical figure; frescoes adorning ceilings like those found in Sala del Mappamondo depict astrological scenes intertwined with celestial beings dancing across heavenly realms. Centuries ago, artists captured these visions on paper too—depicting The Triumph of Venus through red, black, and white ink on delicate parchment—an ode to love amidst cosmic grandeur. As time progressed, scientific knowledge expanded; Globi coelestis showcased Plate 6 depicting South Pole views meticulously mapped out in 1674—an invaluable resource for early astronomers seeking understanding beyond what meets the eye. From ancient times until today, humanity has marveled at the wonders of Centaurus.