Lyra Collection

Cygnus and Lyra constellations. Cygnus, the swan, is at centre left, with Lyra, the lyre, at centre right. The brightest star is Cygnus is Deneb (Alpha Cygni, upper left)

Ring Nebula M57, Hubble image C017 / 3725
Ring Nebula (M22, NGC 6720). Combined images from the Subaru Telescope and Hubble Space telescope of the Ring Nebula M57. The Ring nebula is a planetary nebula lying around 2300 light years

Optical photo of the star Sirius using star filter
The two bright stars just below centre are Alpha Centauri (left) & Beta Centauri. To their right are the four stars forming the constellation of the Southern Cross, or Crux Australis

An asteroid belt around the bright star Vega
This artists concept illustrates an asteroid belt around the bright star Vega

Cygnus and Lyra constellations. Illustrated card from a 19th century astronomical teaching aid called Uranias Mirror, after the Greek muse of astronomy. There are 32 cards in total

Blunt / Cygnus & Lyra / Pl32
The constellation of Cygnus - a flying swan - and Lyra - that of an ancient Greek lyre

Lacerta, Cygnus, Lyra, Vulpecula and Anser. Astronomical chart showing a swan, a lyre, a lizard, and a fox killing a goose forming the constellations. Date 1825

Lyra constellation. Optical image of the constell- ation Lyra, the lyre. North is at top. The bright star at centre right is Vega (Alpha Lyrae)

Whittaker Star Maps 11
Including Cygnus, Lacerta and Lyra

The Improvised Concert, or The Price of Harmony, 1790. Artist: Boilly, Louis-Leopold (1761-1845)
The Improvised Concert, or The Price of Harmony, 1790. Found in the collection of Musee de l Hotel Sandelin, Saint-Omer

Greater false vampire bat, Megaderma lyra, and horseshoe bat, Rhinolophus tridens
5855217 Greater false vampire bat, Megaderma lyra, and horseshoe bat, Rhinolophus tridens; (add.info.: Greater false vampire bat, Megaderma lyra, and horseshoe bat, Rhinolophus tridens)

Stringed Instruments. 1: Bandoer, 2: Penorcon, 3: Orpheoreon, forms of Cittern and played with a plectrum
528006 Stringed Instruments. 1: Bandoer, 2: Penorcon, 3: Orpheoreon, forms of Cittern and played with a plectrum. 4: Lyra da Gamba, bass form of the Lyra, played with a bow

Mary with child surrounded by angels playing music, Early16th cen.. Creator
Mary with child surrounded by angels playing music, Early16th cen.. Private Collection

Madonna and Child with two angels playing music, Between 1496 and 1498. Creator: Raffaellino del Garbo (1466-1524)
Madonna and Child with two angels playing music, Between 1496 and 1498. Found in the collection of the Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Music, . Creator: Godward, John William
Music. Private Collection

Saint Cecilia sings the praises of the Lord, 1691. Creator: Mignard, Pierre (1612-1695)
Saint Cecilia sings the praises of the Lord, 1691. Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Sappho, . Creator: Lefebvre, Jules Joseph (1836-1911)
Sappho. Private Collection

Young woman plucking the strings of a lyre, 1st century. Creator: Classical Antiquities
Young woman plucking the strings of a lyre, 1st century. Found in the collection of the Museo Civico d'Arte Antica, Turin

Orpheus Playing to Pluto and Persephone in the Underworld, ca 1594. Creator: Brueghel, Jan, the Elder (1568-1625)
Orpheus Playing to Pluto and Persephone in the Underworld, ca 1594. Found in the collection of the Galleria Colonna, Rome

Socrates learning the lyra, 1851. Creator: Riepenhausen, Johann Christian (1787-1860)
Socrates learning the lyra, 1851. Private Collection

Achilles Playing a Lyre before Patroclus, 1675-1680. Found in the Collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Erotic Art Nude
Prashant Meswani

France triumphant encouraging the Sciences and the Arts during the war, 1794 (oil on canvas)
698768 France triumphant encouraging the Sciences and the Arts during the war, 1794 (oil on canvas) by Meynier, Charles (1768-1832); 65.3x84.3 cm; Bibliotheque Paul-Marmottan

Polyhymnia. Creator: Kaulbach, Hermann von (1846-1909)
Polyhymnia. Private Collection

Art. Entertainment. Spectacle promenade de l horloge. Cabaret in Paris
3434624 Art. Entertainment. Spectacle promenade de l horloge. Cabaret in Paris. Affiche by Jules Cheret, France, c.1875 (poster) by Cheret, Jules (1836-1932); (add.info.: Art. Spectacle)

Winter Solstice, Plate 5 from Globi coelestis in tabulas planas redacti descriptio, pub
3075759 Winter Solstice, Plate 5 from Globi coelestis in tabulas planas redacti descriptio, pub. 1674 (hand coloured engraving) by Pardies

Types of diatoms (litho)
6013621 Types of diatoms (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Types of diatoms. Illustration for The Harmsworth Encylopaedia (c 1922).); © Look and Learn

Common dragonet, Callionymus lyra, and lesser sand eel or sand lance, Ammodytes tobianus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Sydenham Edwards from John Mason Goods Pantologia

Radiolaria species
Discoidea Radiolaria species: Histiastrum boseanum, Stephanastrum quadratum, Dicranastrum furcatum, Dictyastrum trispinosum, Amphirhopalum virchowii, Euchitonia carcinus, Myelastrum dodecaceros

Dragonet, Callionymus lyra (Sordid dragonet, Callionymus dracunculus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C

Piper, Trigla lyra. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J. Rivington, London, 1802-1808

Dolphin - Arion is saved by a dolphin (chromolitho)
961319 Dolphin - Arion is saved by a dolphin (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dolphin - Arion is saved by a dolphin)

Views of the Andromeda Nebula and the Ring Nebula in the constellation Lyra (engraving)
6001962 Views of the Andromeda Nebula and the Ring Nebula in the constellation Lyra (engraving) by Trouvelot, Etienne Leopold (1827-95); Private Collection; (add.info)

Coronation of the Virgin, altarpiece with a predella panel depicting angels playing
AII79968 Coronation of the Virgin, altarpiece with a predella panel depicting angels playing musical instruments, Florentine (panel) by Italian School, (14th century); Museo Nazionale del Bargello

Sarcophagus of the Muses, detail depicting Calliope, Polyhymnia and Terpsichore, c
XIR155910 Sarcophagus of the Muses, detail depicting Calliope, Polyhymnia and Terpsichore, c.160 AD (marble) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Polymnia, muse of music)

Apollo (fresco) (detail of 3433390)
3433398 Apollo (fresco) (detail of 3433390) by Mariani, Cesare (1826-1901); Sala Della Maggioranza, Ministero dell Economia e delle Finanze, Rome

Hercules, from A Celestial Atlas, pub. in 1822 (coloured engraving)
STC129814 Hercules, from A Celestial Atlas, pub. in 1822 (coloured engraving) by Jamieson, Alexander (fl.1820); Private Collection; (add.info)

Holy Family with Angels and Saints Catherine and Barbara (Triptych, central panel), First quarter of 16th cen. Private Collection

Sappho, 1862. Creator: Bocklin, Arnold (1827-1901)
Sappho, 1862. Found in the collection of Art Museum Basel

Nebuleuse de la Lyre, ca. 1885. Creators: Paul Henry, Prosper Henry
Nebuleuse de la Lyre, ca. 1885

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Greater false vampire bat, Megaderma lyra, and horseshoe bat, Rhinolophus tridens.. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Jussieus Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy

Curtain of the Tabernacle, one of six illustrated leaves from the Postilla Litteralis (Literal Commentary) of Nicholas of Lyra, ca. 1360-1380. Discussion of the Tabernacle from the book of Exodus

The Temple in Jerusalem, from the Postilla Litteralis (Literal Commentary)
The Temple in Jerusalem, from the " Postilla Litteralis (Literal Commentary)" of Nicholas of Lyra, 1450-75

Venus playing the harp, c. 1630. Creator: Lanfranco, Giovanni (1582-1647)
Venus playing the harp, c.1630. Found in the Collection of Palazzo Barberini, Rome

A Musician, ca 1867. Creator: Moore, Albert Joseph (1841-1893)
A Musician, ca 1867. Found in the Collection of Yale Center for British Art

Sappho, 1849. Creator: Chasseriau, Theodore (1819-1856)
Sappho, 1849. Found in the Collection of Musee d Orsay, Paris

Homer and the Shepherds. Artist: Corot, Jean-Baptiste Camille (1796-1875)
Homer and the Shepherds. Found in the collection of Musee des Beaux-Arts, Saint-Lo

Ring Nebula in Lyra. Creator: NASA
Ring Nebula in Lyra. The Ring Nebula (Messier 57) is a planetary nebula in the northern constellation of Lyra. Such objects are formed when a shell of ionised gas is expelled into the surrounding

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"Discovering the Celestial Beauty: Lyra, a Stellar Wonder" Gazing up at the night sky, one cannot help but be captivated by the ethereal charm of Lyra. Nestled between the Cygnus and Lyra constellations, this celestial gem has fascinated astronomers for centuries. Among its many wonders is the mesmerizing Ring Nebula M57, a cosmic masterpiece captured in breathtaking detail by the Hubble Space Telescope's image C017 / 3725. Its vibrant hues and intricate structure leave stargazers in awe of nature's artistic prowess. Intriguingly, Lyra shares its borders with other notable constellations like Lacerta, Cygnus, Vulpecula, and Anser. Together they form a tapestry of stars that beckon us to explore their mysteries. The enchantment continues as we delve into history through Whittaker Star Maps 11. These maps guide us through ancient tales and legends associated with Lyra constellation—a testament to humanity's enduring fascination with the cosmos. Artistic expressions also pay homage to Lyra's allure. "The Improvised Concert or The Price of Harmony, " painted by Louis-Leopold Boilly in 1790, transports us back to an era where music intertwined harmoniously with celestial inspiration. Lyra extends its influence beyond art and mythology; it connects us to scientific discoveries as well. The star Sirius shines brightly in an optical photo enhanced by a star filter—an exquisite reminder of our quest for knowledge amidst vast cosmic landscapes. Moreover, within this stellar realm lies Vega—a brilliant star adorned with an asteroid belt that further ignites our curiosity about extraterrestrial worlds yet undiscovered. As we ponder these celestial marvels, we are reminded of Frederick II Hohenstaufen—Holy Roman Emperor—who witnessed precession shifting the North Celestial Pole during his reign from 1194-1250. His observations paved the way for future explorations of our ever-changing universe.