Serpens Collection

Pillars of Creation, combined Chandra X-ray Observatory and Hubble Space Telescope image. These towering columns are formed of interstellar hydrogen gas and dust

M16, The Eagle Nebula in Serpens

Pillars of Creation in the Eagle Nebula
Pillars of Creation are part of the Eagle Nebula and are made of interstellar dust and gases

Center of the Milky Way through Sagittarius and Scorpius
The Milky Way in Sagittarius (bottom) and Scorpius (left and top) including the Galactic Centre area at centre frame. Along the Milky Way are numerous deep sky objects

Constellations Ophiuchus and Serpens, with Hercules, Libra, Scorpius, and Scutum
5912924 Constellations Ophiuchus and Serpens, with Hercules, Libra, Scorpius, and Scutum. Le serpentaire et le serpent.Handcoloured copperplate engraving from John Flamsteed

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

Nebulosity and star cluster in Serpens. Creator: NASA
Nebulosity and star cluster in Serpens. Serpens (from the Latin for serpent) is a constellation of the northern hemisphere

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

Constellation of Serpens, 1603. Artist: Johann Bayer
Constellation of Serpens, 1603. Constellation of Serpens split into two pieces, Serpens Caput (representing the head of the snake) and Serpens Cauda (the tail)

Eagle Nebula (NGC 6611), optical image C017 / 3719
Eagle Nebula (NGC 6611), optical image. The Eagle Nebula is an emission nebula, a huge cloud of gas and dust that glows as the hydrogen it contains is ionised by radiation from the hot young stars

Taurus Poniatowski, Serpentarius, Scutum Sobiesky, and Serpens. Card Number 12 from Uranias Mirror, or A View of the Heavens

Serpent eel, Ophisurus serpens, and European moray eel, Muraena helena.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles 1816-1830. Illustration by J.G

Stellar Spire in the Eagle Nebula

VdB 123 reflection nebula in the constellation Serpens

Aquila constellation and the Serpens-Ophiuchus double cluster of IC 4756 and NGC 663. Altair and Terazed stars are visible at top

Eagle Nebula and Swan Nebula

The Eagle nebula, an industrious star-making factory located 7, 000 light-years away in the Serpens constellation. The image shows the regions entire network of turbulent clouds

Messier 16, The Eagle Nebula in Serpens

The Eagle Nebula in the constellation Serpens
M16, the Eagle Nebula in the constellation Serpens

Nebula and star cluster NGC 6604 C014 / 5043
Nebula and star cluster NGC 6604, optical and ultraviolet image. NGC 6604 is the bright grouping of stars at upper left. It is a young star cluster that is the densest part of a more widely scattered

Ophiuchus constellations, 1829 C016 / 4397
Ophiuchus constellations. 19th-century map of stars and constellations from the celestial atlas Sozviezdiia Predstavlennyia na XXX Tablitsakh (1829) by Kornelius Reissig

Taurus Poniatowski, Serpentarius, Scutum Sobiesky, and Serpens. Astronomical chart showing a man grappling with a serpent

Eagle and Omega nebulae. Optical image of the Eagle (red, upper right) and Omega (red, bottom centre) nebulae. They are emission nebulae

Swan and Eagle nebulae, optical image. These are both emisison nebulae, clouds of gas and dust glowing red as the hydrogen gas is ionised by radiation from hot young stars within them

Summer night sky over a beach. Among the constellations seen here are Scorpius, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Delphinus, Aquila and Serpens. Photographed in Brittany, France

Taurus Poniatovii constellation. Illustrated card from a 19th century astronomical teaching aid called Uranias Mirror, after the Greek muse of astronomy

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Serpens, the celestial serpent, slithers gracefully across the night sky, captivating astronomers and stargazers alike. Within this constellation lies a breathtaking sight known as the Pillars of Creation in M16, The Eagle Nebula. These towering columns of interstellar gas and dust are a testament to the immense power and beauty of our universe. Alessandro Piccolomini, an Italian astronomer from the 16th century, was among those who marveled at Serpens' wonders. In his work "Winter Solstice, " he depicted Plate 5 from Globi coelestis in tabulas planas redacti descriptio with intricate detail. This artwork showcased the nebulosity and star cluster nestled within Serpens' cosmic embrace. Johann Bayer's artistic rendition in 1603 further immortalized this constellation's allure. His masterpiece captured Taurus Poniatowski, Serpentarius, Scutum Sobiesky alongside Serpens itself - a true celestial marvel brought to life on canvas. Beyond its astronomical significance lies another creature bearing resemblance to its namesake – the serpent eel or Ophisurus serpens. Found both in European waters and beyond, this elusive creature adds yet another layer of intrigue to Serpens' mystique. Fast forward to modern times where NASA's stunning images capture nebulous formations intertwined with star clusters within Serpens. These awe-inspiring photographs serve as a reminder that even today we continue to explore and unravel the secrets hidden within our vast cosmos. Uranias Mirror presents Card Number 12 from their set of astronomical star chart cards engraved by Sidney Hall in 1824. This card showcases Taurus Poniatowski alongside other constellations like Scutum Sobiesky and Serpentarius – all partaking in an ethereal dance under Serpens' watchful eye.