Northern Milky Way

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Northern Milky Way

Northern Milky Way. Optical image of the Milky Way running through the northern constellations Cassiopeia, Perseus and Cepheus. North is at top. The Milky Way is the band of light crossing the sky formed from the millions of stars in the plane of our galaxy. Cassiopeia, the queen, is formed from the W of bright stars at centre right. Cepheus, the king, is at upper right. At lower right is the constellation Andromeda, the princess. At lower left is Perseus. These constellations represent a story from ancient Greek mythology in which Perseus rescued Andromeda, the daughter of Cepheus and Cassiopeia, from a monster

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This print showcases the mesmerizing beauty of the Northern Milky Way, as it gracefully traverses through the celestial constellations of Cassiopeia, Perseus, and Cepheus. With its ethereal glow illuminating the night sky, the Milky Way represents a luminous band formed by countless stars within our galaxy's plane. At the center right of this cosmic masterpiece lies Cassiopeia, depicted by a majestic W-shaped arrangement of bright stars. Just above her reigns Cepheus, symbolizing strength and power. Towards the lower right corner resides Andromeda, known as the princess in this ancient Greek mythological tale. Positioned at lower left is Perseus, whose heroic actions saved Andromeda from a fearsome monster. As we gaze upon this awe-inspiring image captured through optical technology, we are reminded of humanity's enduring fascination with space and astronomy. The intricate details revealed in this star field invite us to contemplate our place within an expansive universe teeming with wonders yet to be discovered. Science Photo Library presents this remarkable visual narrative that seamlessly blends science and artistry. Through their lens, they invite us to embark on a journey into cosmology and galactic exploration while honoring these celestial entities that have captivated human imagination for centuries.

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