Ursa Major Collection (#3)

Cigar Galaxy and Bodes Galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major

Aurora borealis behind grain bins on a country road in Alberta, Canada
A 180 degree panorama of a modest aurora display behind grain bins on a country road in Alberta, Canada. The aurora adds more color to a sky also filled with green airglow

NGC 4013 is an edge-on unbarred spiral galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major
A close up of NGC 4013, an edge-on unbarred spiral galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major

Galaxies surrounded by interstellar dust
Galaxies Messier 81, Messier 82, NGC 3077, and Coddingtons Nebula IC 2574, all surrounded by interstellar dust

The Pinwheel Galaxy, also known as NGC 5457
Located 27 million light years from Earth, NGC 5457 (The Great Northern Pinwheel) is a huge spiral galaxy that stretches over 170 light years across and is seen in the direction of Ursa Major

The Big Dipper seen through the alley way of a street in China. Big Dipper is colloquially known as the Seven Stars of the Northern Dipper in China

Comet Catalina and Messier 101 Pinwheel Galaxy
Comet C/2013 (Catalina) blasting through the Big Dipper near the line-of-sight to the M101 Pinwheel Galaxy

Big Dipper over the large mesa in El Malpais National Monument
The Big Dipper rises over the large mesa in El Malpais National Monument, New Mexico

A starry sky over the Himalayas in Tibet, China. On the left (south) the bright central bulge of the Milky Way in the constellation Sagittarius

NGC 2841, spiral galaxy in Ursa Major. NGC 2841 is a compact flocculent spiral galaxy, a member of the nearby Leo cloud

Northern stars above a moonlit Tibetan village in Tibet, China. Ursa Major with its prominent seven-star asterism called Big Dipper is at the left side

Map of the Constellations of the Northern Hemisphere, from The Celestial Atlas
XCF259799 Map of the Constellations of the Northern Hemisphere, from The Celestial Atlas, or The Harmony of the Universe (Atlas coelestis seu harmonia macrocosmica) pub

Bodes Galaxy (M81), optical image
Sombrero galaxy (M104), optical image. This is aspiral galaxy that is seen nearly edge-on whenviewed from Earth. A ring of dark dust issilhouetted against the bright stars of thegalaxy

Pinwheel Galaxy (M101), Hubble image C017 / 3728
Pinwheel galaxy (M101), optical image. Combined images from the Subaru Telescope and Hubble Space telescope of the Pinwheel Galaxy (M101, NGC 5457)

Evolution of supernova 1993J, 1993-2000 C016 / 9605
Evolution of supernova 1993J. Radio telescope observations of the expanding shell formed by supernova SN 1993J between May 1993 (top left) and February 2000 (bottom right)

Discovery of supernova 1993J C016 / 9604
Discovery of supernova 1993J. X-ray telescope images of the central region of the galaxy M81 in October 1992 (left) and April 1993 (right), showing the appearance of the supernova SN 1993J (arrowed)

Mrk 231 galactic black hole, artwork C015 / 0792
Mrk 231 galactic black hole. Artwork of the environment around the supermassive black hole at the centre of the galaxy Markarian 231

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

Aurora borealis C013 / 9488
Aurora borealis (purple and green) over a frozen river, with the constellation of Ursa Major at top right. The aurora borealis is a coloured light display (the northern lights)

Precession of the North Celestial Pole. Artwork of the constellations of the North Celestial Pole and the slow circular movement (red) of this Pole over a period of thousands of years

Ursa Major

The constellation of Ursa Major, also known as Big Dipper or Plough. The characteristic pattern of the constellation is clearly visible

Tritons geysers. Artwork of erupting geysers (lower left & right) on Triton, with the planet Neptune seen at upper left. The geysers are composed of liquid nitrogen and methane

Colliding galaxies Arp 148, HST image
Colliding galaxies Arp 148, Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image. Also known as Mayalls Object, this structure is the result of a collision between two galaxies

Galaxies M81 and M82. Optical image of the spiral galaxy M81 (centre) and the smaller irregularly shaped M82 (centre top)

Tau Ceti planetary system. Artwork of the surface of a hypothetical planet in orbit around the star Tau Ceti. Other planets in this planetary system are also seen

Spiral galaxy M101, Hubble Space Telescope image. M101 is also known as the Pinwheel Galaxy. It lies around 25 million light years from Earth in the constellation Ursa Major

Galaxy NGC 2842, Chandra X-ray image. This active spiral galaxy is in the constellation Ursa Major, and is about 150 million light years distant

Night sky. Among the constellations seen are Corona Borealis, Bootes and Ursa Major. Photographed in Brittany, France

Stars in a night sky. Stars in the sky above rocks by the Ploumanac h lighthouse, Brittany, France. Here the constellations of Cassiopeia, Cepheus, Draco (the Dragon)

ASTRONOMY: URSA MAJOR. Astronomical chart showing the Ursa Major constellation in the shape of a bear. Hand colored etching by Sidney Hall, c1825

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"Ursa Major: A Celestial Marvel Unveiled" Gaze up at the night sky, and you'll find a celestial wonder known as Ursa Major. This constellation holds many captivating secrets, starting with its famous asterism, The Plough. Resembling a giant ladle or plow, it guides stargazers through the vastness of space. Amongst the countless stars within Ursa Major lies Sirius, shining brightly in an optical photo enhanced by a star filter. Its brilliance rivals even that of the spiral galaxy NGC 2841 captured by Hubble Space Telescope's lens - a breathtaking sight that leaves us in awe of our universe's grandeur. Speaking of spirals, M81 stands out with its mesmerizing beauty. Through composite images showcasing its intricate structure, we witness nature's artistry on display. Not far away is another spiral marvel - M82 or Cigar galaxy - whose composite image reveals stunning details hidden within its cosmic smoke. For centuries, astronomers have charted these wonders meticulously. Bode Star Atlas from 1829 immortalizes Ursa Major's splendor while serving as a guide for explorers seeking to understand this enigmatic constellation. But Ursa Major isn't just about distant galaxies; it also dances with earthly phenomena like the Aurora borealis. As these ethereal lights paint the night sky alongside this majestic constellation, they create an enchanting spectacle that captivates all who witness it. Even modern interpretations add new dimensions to Ursa Major's story. In Aquarius' company under today's night sky constellations map lies this timeless gem – reminding us how ancient myths intertwine with scientific discoveries to shape our understanding of the cosmos. As we continue unraveling mysteries beyond our world’s boundaries through telescopes like HST and human curiosity alike, let us never forget to look up and appreciate the wonders bestowed upon us by Ursa Major – forever inspiring us to reach for the stars.