( 17" L x 13.5” W x 22" H)
This StarSentient™ glass sculpture is named after Avior - a very bright giant star in the central part of the southern constellation of Carina, near Canopus. Avior is among the brightest stars in the sky, even brighter comparatively than the North Star, Polaris. Avior lies some 605 light years from our Solar System and is a binary star system with at least two stars, an orange giant that orbits a blue dwarf. These eclipse one another, causing periodic shifts in perceived brightness. Its location meant that it was not historically visible to northern astronomers, and it did not gain its proper name until the 1930s, when it was selected as a navigational star for use by Her Majesty’s Nautical Almanac Office for the Royal Air Force’s Air Almanac. The intended meaning of the name is unclear, but given the RAF, it’s presumed to be connected to the Latin avis = 'bird', which is also used in modern times for 'aircraft'. I felt very guided to this name and discovered, with some effort, that it’s a boy’s name in Hebrew that means, “My father is light.” So very apropos for the energy of a brilliant star.
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( 17" L x 13.5” W x 22" H)
This StarSentient™ glass sculpture is named after Avior - a very bright giant star in the central part of the southern constellation of Carina, near Canopus. Avior is among the brightest stars in the sky, even brighter comparatively than the North Star, Polaris. Avior lies some 605 light years from our Solar System and is a binary star system with at least two stars, an orange giant that orbits a blue dwarf. These eclipse one another, causing periodic shifts in perceived brightness. Its location meant that it was not historically visible to northern astronomers, and it did not gain its proper name until the 1930s, when it was selected as a navigational star for use by Her Majesty’s Nautical Almanac Office for the Royal Air Force’s Air Almanac. The intended meaning of the name is unclear, but given the RAF, it’s presumed to be connected to the Latin avis = 'bird', which is also used in modern times for 'aircraft'. I felt very guided to this name and discovered, with some effort, that it’s a boy’s name in Hebrew that means, “My father is light.” So very apropos for the energy of a brilliant star.
Local: (up to 50 Miles): Hand delivery is provided at no charge.
UPS Insured Ground: The shipping cost is calculated based on the delivery address and the dimensions of the sculpture.
FedEx Insured Ground: The shipping cost is similarly determined by the delivery address and the sculpture’s size.
Once a shipping option is selected, the system automatically calculates and displays the final shipping cost for your convenience.
