Constellations Collection (page 7)

Influence of the universe, the Macrocosm on Man, the Microcosm. The parts of the body are influenced by specific plants, constellations and planets

Terrestrial globe by cosmographer Vicenzo Coronelli (1650-1718). Detail.The Science and Technology Museum Leonardo da Vinci. Milan. Italy

Poeticon Astronomicum. The constellation of Bo�;. Work attributed to Hyginus. Incunable, 15th c. Renaissance art. Engraving

A diagram illustrating the constellation of Orion complete with image of a hunter raising a bat and shield

A diagram illustrating the constellation of Pegasus complete with image of a winged horse

A diagram illustrating the constellation of Ursa Major complete with image of a bear

A diagram illustrating the constellation of Canis Major complete with image of dog

A diagram illustrating the constellation of Scorpius complete with image of a scorpion

Illustration of the zodiac, and constellations in a globe circling the sun

Canis major

Ms 422 Fol. 27v & 29v Path of the moon across the constellations, from De Natura
XIR404292 Ms 422 Fol.27v & 29v Path of the moon across the constellations, from De Natura Rerum by Isidore of Seville (vellum) by French School, (9th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Laon

Ms 422 Fol. 26v & 27r Path of the moon across the constellations, from De Natura
XIR404276 Ms 422 Fol.26v & 27r Path of the moon across the constellations, from De Natura Rerum by Isidore of Seville (vellum) by French School, (9th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Laon

Ms 422 Fol. 29 & 30 Path of the moon across the constellations, from De Natura
XIR404279 Ms 422 Fol.29 & 30 Path of the moon across the constellations, from De Natura Rerum by Isidore of Seville (vellum) by French School, (9th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Laon

Ms 422 Fol. 27v & 28r Path of the moon across the constellations, from De Natura
XIR404278 Ms 422 Fol.27v & 28r Path of the moon across the constellations, from De Natura Rerum by Isidore of Seville (vellum) by French School, (9th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Laon

The Constellation of Andromeda, an illustration from the Poeticon Astronomicon by C
XIR365099 The Constellation of Andromeda, an illustration from the Poeticon Astronomicon by C.J. Hyginus, Venice, 1485 (coloured woodcut) by Italian School, (16th century); Biblioteca Marciana

Ms E-7 fol. 25a Aquarius and Pisces, from The Wonders of the Creation and the
XIR228212 Ms E-7 fol.25a Aquarius and Pisces, from The Wonders of the Creation and the Curiosities of Existence by Zakariya ibn Muhammed al-Qazwini (gouache on paper) by Islamic School

Ms E-7 fol. 24a Virgo, Libra and Scorpio, from The Wonders of the Creation
XIR228211 Ms E-7 fol.24a Virgo, Libra and Scorpio, from The Wonders of the Creation and the Curiosities of Existence by Zakariya ibn Muhammed al-Qazwini (gouache on paper) by Islamic School

Celestial sphere on a pedestal with four lions, 1725 (ceramic)
XIR215101 Celestial sphere on a pedestal with four lions, 1725 (ceramic) by Chapelle, Pierre (fl.1725); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen

The Chariot of Mercury, detail from the vaulting of the Cielo de Salamanca, c
XIR173028 The Chariot of Mercury, detail from the vaulting of the Cielo de Salamanca, c.1480-90 (fresco) by Gallego, Fernando (1440-1507); Museo de la Universidad, Salamanca, Spain; Spanish

Still life with portrait of King Louis XIV (1638-1715) surrounded by musical instruments
XIR167871 Still life with portrait of King Louis XIV (1638-1715) surrounded by musical instruments, flowers and fruit, 1672 (oil on canvas) by Garnier

The Great Bear, from the Book of the Stars after El Hussein (vellum)
XIR155435 The Great Bear, from the Book of the Stars after El Hussein (vellum) by Persian School, (17th century); Egyptian National Library, Cairo, Egypt; Persian, out of copyright

Northern (Boreal) Hemisphere, from The Celestial Atlas, or the Harmony of the Universe
XIR154165 Northern (Boreal) Hemisphere, from The Celestial Atlas, or the Harmony of the Universe, engraved by Pieter Schenk (1660-1719) and Gerard Valk (1651-1726) (hand-coloured engraving)

Personifications of summer and winter in a bow with constellations, Jan van de Velde II, 1608-1618

Caricature depicting Louis XIV as Apollo in his chariot, 1701 (etching)
XOS1123790 Caricature depicting Louis XIV as Apollo in his chariot, 1701 (etching) by Hooghe, Romeyn de (d.1708); 10.2x13.6 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Second part of the star chart of the Northern Celestial Hemisphere showing constellations. Engraving of 1747

Constellations of Perseus carrying the head of Medusa, Andromeda chained to a rock, and the Triangle. From JJ Fortin Atlas Coelestis de Flamsteed Paris 1775. Copperplate engraving

First part of the star chart of the Northern Celestial Hemisphere showing constellations. Engraving of 1747

First part of the star chart of the Southern Celestial Hemisphere showing constellations. Engraving of 1747

Second part of the star chart of the Southern Celestial Hemisphere showing constellations. Engraving of 1747

Constellations of Canis Major and Lupus. From Uranias Mirror, London c1820. Hand-coloured engraving

Chart Of The Constellations
1856 The Constellations for each month in the year for the Northern Hemisphere

Zodiac constellations, artwork C017 / 0756
Constellations. Computer artwork showing the locations of the constellations that correspond to the signs of the zodiac. Clockwise from centre-left: scorpio, libra, virgo, leo, cancer, gemini

Armillary Sphere Illustration C017 / 3481
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing an illustration of an armillary sphere (variations are known as spherical astrolabe, armilla, or armil)

Night sky, artwork C017 / 0771
Night sky. Computer artwork of a house and church underneath star constellations in the night sky above

Star disk, Scarborough, UK. This disk lights up to show the major constellations visible in the night sky from this position

Epicycles of Moons orbit, 1708
Epicycles of Moons orbit. This is plate 18 from the 1708 edition of the star atlas Harmonica Macrocosmica by the Dutch-German mathematician and cosmographer Andreas Cellarius (1596-1665)

Suns orbit from Earth, 1708
Suns orbit from Earth. This is plate 17 from the 1708 edition of the star atlas Harmonica Macrocosmica by the Dutch-German mathematician and cosmographer Andreas Cellarius (1596-1665)

Aratus planisphere, 1708
Aratus planisphere. This is plate 8 from the 1708 edition of the star atlas Harmonica Macrocosmica by the Dutch-German mathematician and cosmographer Andreas Cellarius (1596-1665)

Ptolemaic worldview, 1708
Ptolemaic worldview. This is plate 2 from the 1708 edition of the star atlas Harmonica Macrocosmica by the Dutch-German mathematician and cosmographer Andreas Cellarius (1596-1665)

Child and camper van under night sky
MODEL RELEASED. Child and camper van under night sky. 5-year-old girl with a lamp next to a camper van under a starry Northern Hemisphere sky. The constellation of Orion is at upper right

Northern constellations, 18th century
Northern constellations. 18th-century map of constellations and stars of the northern celestial hemisphere. The constellations are represented by artworks of their mythical namesakes

Southern constellations, 1829 C016 / 4415
Southern constellations. 19th-century map of stars and constellations from the celestial atlas Sozviezdiia Predstavlennyia na XXX Tablitsakh (1829) by Kornelius Reissig

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"Unveiling the Mysteries of the Night Sky: Exploring Constellations" Embark on a celestial journey as we delve into the captivating world of constellations. From ancient star maps to modern astronomical wonders, these heavenly patterns have fascinated humanity for centuries. In Andreas Cellarius' "Atlas Coelestis, " created in 1665, Cygnus and Lyra constellations take center stage, showcasing their intricate beauty against a backdrop of twinkling stars. This masterpiece serves as a testament to our ancestors' fascination with mapping the cosmos. Travel back even further in time to 1537, where a Northern hemisphere star chart reveals secrets hidden within the Milky Way. As Perseus constellation graces Durer's Celestial Globe from 1515, one can't help but marvel at how these ancient depictions continue to inspire stargazers today. The Ursa Major constellation shines brightly in Bode Star Atlas, guiding us through the vastness of space. Meanwhile, Johannes Van Keulen's Celestial Map from 1654 unveils an enchanting tapestry of Cygnus and Lyra constellations dancing across the night sky. One cannot forget the awe-inspiring Christmas star that adorned planetary conjunctions throughout history. Its radiant presence has sparked wonder and speculation among astronomers and dreamers alike. And who could overlook Orion? The iconic figure immortalized in countless myths is beautifully captured in an exquisite Star Map that invites us to trace his celestial path through time and can not merely distant specks; they are stories woven into our collective imagination. They connect us with our past while igniting curiosity about what lies beyond our earthly realm. So next time you gaze up at the night sky, remember that each twinkle holds tales untold – waiting for you to unravel them under those timeless constellations above.