Sirius Collection

Optical image of the star Sirius
Sirius. Optical image of the star Sirius, the brightest star in the sky, with the exception of the Sun. North is at top. Sirius (Alpha Canis Majoris), also known as the Dog Star

Celestial sky with Sirius, Orion and Aldebaran shining bove Pharilapche Peak in Nepal
The winter Milky Way with bright Sirius, Orion and Aldebaran shining above the moonlight mountainscape of Pharilapche at Sagarmatha National Park of Nepal

Picture No. 10768000
Snorkeller - Valerie Taylor on the anchor on the wreck of the Sirius off Norfolk Island, Australia Date:

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

Canis Major constellation. Optical image of the constellation Canis Major, the great dog. North is at top. At upper right is Sirius (Alpha Canis Majoris), the brightest star in the sky

An ancient Egyptian calendar, 18th century (engraving)
3480190 An ancient Egyptian calendar, 18th century (engraving); (add.info.: Illustration depicting the Egyptian God; Osiris; shown with a key)

An inhabitant of Sirius, the Dog Star
5308163 An inhabitant of Sirius, the Dog Star.; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an inhabitant of Sirius, the Dog Star. Illustrated George Cruikshank (1792-1878)

Visible emission spectra of various astronomical objects (colour litho)
5996188 Visible emission spectra of various astronomical objects (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

July, 1628-29. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
July, 1628-29

A View of Botany Bay, 1789. Artist: Robert Clevely
A View of Botany Bay, 1789. The Supply and Sirius bringing in the first convict transports into Botany Bay, New South Wales, in 1787. From Adventures By Sea From Art of Old Time, by Basil Lubbock

Constellations of Canis Major and Lepus, c1820. Artist: Sidney Hall
Constellations of Canis Major and Lepus, c1820. Canis Major contains Sirius, the Dog Star, the brightest star in the night sky. From Uranias Mirror. (London, c1820)

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

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

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

HMS Brilliant and HMS Sirius, Ostend, Belgium, WW1
Aerial view of two obsolete British cruisers, HMS Brilliant and HMS Sirius, which took part in a failed attempt to block the port of Ostend, Belgium

Sirius in Canis Major over a beach. Sirius (upper centre) is the main star of the constellation Canis Major, and one of the brightest stars in the sky

Sleeping sled dogs. Daneborg, headquarters of the Sirius Sled Dog Patrol, NE-Greenland
Anja Fleig / SplashdownDirect

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

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

Our sun and the star Sirius compared to a red giant
Our Sun and the star Sirius compared to a red giant

Orion and Monoceros region

The constellation of Canis Major with nearby deep sky objects
The constellation of Canis Major, with Sirius at upper right, Messier 41 cluster to the left of Sirius, and M46 and M47 clusters above at upper right

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

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

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

Sirius & Canis Major rising in New Mexico
December 7, 2013 - Sirius and Canis Major coming up in the southeast, as seen from Painted Pony Resort, New Mexico

Constellations Canis Major and Puppis with nearby deep sky objects

Orion and Canis Major with the dog star Sirius at lower left
Orion and Canis Major, with Sirius, the Dog Star, at lower left. Some airglow brightened the sky at lower right

The sun compared to four typical small stars
The Sun compared to four typical small stars

Stars of the constellation Orion and Sirius at the Yunnan Astronomical Observatory
Stars of the constellation Orion and Sirius rise above the BOOTES at the Yunnan Astronomical Observatory in western China

The constellation of Canis Major and nearby open clusters and nebulae. Sirius is at upper center; M41 is below Sirius; M46

Open cluster Messier 41 in the constellation Canis Major, below the bright star of Sirius. The small nebula at left is Sharpless 2-301

Gas giant orbiting Sirius star along with four moons

Ghostly glows of a truly dark Sky
A 180 degree panorama showing the zodiacal light (at right in the west), the Milky Way, the zodiacal band across the frame at top

The Great Western and Sirius steamships entering the port of New York after crossing the Atlantic

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

STEAMSHIP: SIRIUS. The British steamship, S. S. Sirius. Engraving, American, 1889
STEAMSHIP: SIRIUS. The British steamship, S.S. Sirius. Engraving, American, 1889

HMS Sirius paying a courtesy visit to Saudi Arabia - killing the sheep presented by King Ibn Saud to the crew at Jeddah. Date: 1946

Drawing 22 from the Watling Collection

Canoes of various islands visited and discovered by the Waak
Canoes from the Lord Howe Islands, the Admiralty Islands and the Duke of York Islands. Drawing number 29 from the George Raper Drawing Collection held within the Natural History Museum, London

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

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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.