Also known as the northern crown in Latin, Corona Borealis was the crown Princess Ariadne of Crete wore on her wedding day when she married Dionysus. The crown was adorned with sparkling gem stones and was created by Hephaestus the god of fire.
So elated to be married to the beautiful Ariadne, Dionysus threw the crown into the night sky in celebration where it landed amongst the stars for all eternity.
Corona Borealis is a very small constellation and is best seen between late June and September from everywhere on Earth except the very bottom of the southern hemisphere.
This A5 watercolour comes with its own carefully researched History Note detailing the story behind the constellation. As Corona Borealis is closely associated with the celebration of marriage, it would make the perfect wedding gift.
Also known as the northern crown in Latin, Corona Borealis was the crown Princess Ariadne of Crete wore on her wedding day when she married Dionysus. The crown was adorned with sparkling gem stones and was created by Hephaestus the god of fire.
So elated to be married to the beautiful Ariadne, Dionysus threw the crown into the night sky in celebration where it landed amongst the stars for all eternity.
Corona Borealis is a very small constellation and is best seen between late June and September from everywhere on Earth except the very bottom of the southern hemisphere.
This A5 watercolour comes with its own carefully researched History Note detailing the story behind the constellation. As Corona Borealis is closely associated with the celebration of marriage, it would make the perfect wedding gift.
