Sirius Collection (page 2)

Raper drawing No. 4
His Majestys Brig Supply 1790 off Lord Howe Island [and] His Majestys Ship Sirius in Sydney Cove 1789. Painting by George Raper, 1792

Study of a Canon
A detailed study containing an illustration and reference notes of a canon, 1787. Drawing number 2 from the George Raper drawing collection held within the Natural History Museum, London

Raper drawing No. 22
The melancholy loss of His Majestys Ship Sirius, wrecked on Norfolk Island. By George Raper, 1790

Natives fishing in their Canoe, Port Jackson

Nanberry, a native boy of Port Jackson
A painting by George Raper, 1792, part of the George Raper drawing collection held within the Natural History Museum, London

Implements of the Duke of York Islands and St Georges Channe

Illustration of the Treatise on the Astrolabe
" Illustration of the " Treatise on the Astrolabe". "

ENGLISH STEAMSHIP, 1838. The Sirius which in 1838 sailed from Cork, Ireland, to New York in 18 days, carrying 40 passengers. Contemporary English wood engraving

View of British ships from Ostend, Belgium, WW1
View of British ships and boats out at sea, seen from the port of Ostend, Belgium, during the First World War. They include two obsolete British cruisers, HMS Brilliant and HMS Sirius

Greenland dog. This breed of dog is kept as a sled dog in Arctic regions of Siberia, Alaska, Canada and Greenland. It is thought to be descended from dogs brought to Greenland by early inuit

Greenlandic sledge dog
Greenland dog. This breed of dog is kept as a sled dog in Arctic regions of Siberia, Alaska, Canada and Greenland. It is thought to be descended from dogs brought to Greenland by early inuit

Optical photo of Sirius
Optical photograph of Sirius (The Dog Star) recorded by the IUE satellites Fine Error Sensor (FES) telescope

Sirius binary star system, Hubble Space Telescope image. Sirius A (centre, Alpha Canis Majoris), in the constellation Canis Major

Dogsledge, Northern Greenland
Dogsledge. Greenland dogs pulling Royal Danish Navy soldiers and cargo on a sledge, Northern Greenland

Orion and observatories, Hawaii
Orion and observatories. These observatories are on the summit of Mauna Kea, Hawaii, USA. From left to right they are: Subaru Telescope, Keck 1 and Keck 2 telescopes

Stars over Vancouver, Canada. The starfield includes both Sirius, one of the brightest stars in the night sky, and the constellation of Orion

Night sky at dawn. Above the buildings are the stars of the constellation Canis Major, and its main star Sirius (centre), the brightest star in the sky

Life on the Stars 2
Sirius, brightest star in the Canis Major constellation, may well have developed a highly advanced civilisation with sophisticated technology

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"Sirius: A Celestial Wonder Unveiled" Gazing up into the vast expanse of the night sky, one cannot help but be captivated by the brilliance of Sirius, the brightest star in our celestial tapestry. With its mesmerizing optical image illuminating the darkness, Sirius stands as a beacon of cosmic beauty. In a breathtaking scene above Pharilapche Peak in Nepal, Sirius joins forces with Orion and Aldebaran to create an awe-inspiring spectacle. Picture No. 10768000 captures this celestial symphony, where these stellar entities unite to paint a masterpiece across the heavens. Venturing further into the wilderness, atop Gila National Wilderness summit in New Mexico, we witness an enchanting display. The Milky Way stretches across the canvas while zodiacal light and other celestial objects dance harmoniously together. This panoramic view reminds us of our infinitesimal place within this grand universe. From science fiction magazines to historical depictions dating back centuries, it has left an indelible mark on human imagination. Fantastic Adventures' sci-fi magazine cover "Invaders from Sirius" transports us to realms beyond our own while visible emission spectra reveal its colorful secrets. Delving deeper into history's annals reveals artistic interpretations that have stood against time's relentless march forward. Wenceslaus Hollar's July 1628-29 creation showcases Sirius amidst a constellation-laden sky while Robert Clevely's "A View of Botany Bay" depicts early explorers gazing upon this radiant star. Sidney Hall's c1820 artwork brings forth Canis Major and Lepus constellations with their loyal companion - Orion - taking center stage once more. These masterpieces remind us that throughout generations, humans have sought solace and inspiration from these heavenly wonders. As we continue exploring both scientific discoveries and artistic renditions surrounding Sirius, it becomes clear that this celestial marvel holds immense significance for humanity.