#star charts

[lsunstreakerl]

a little 300 word star charts drabble, GP pov (Centuri GP, not nannybot)

There aren't many alarms that can wake Gianpiero out of a deep sleep. Really, there's only two— Max's alarm, which he hasn't heard in years, and Kimi's alarm.

He groans, slapping a hand out to the right and silencing it as he sits up. It's a bit earlier than he normally wakes up, but he spends most of his time working while he monitors Max in the biogel, so a few hours discrepancy doesn't matter here or there. He pulls on a jumper, scrubbing a hand across his face with a sigh as he drags himself out of bed.

It feels like he's aging at a faster speed ever since Max went into the biogel, and he doesn't like it. He stares at himself in the bathroom mirror for a moment, frowning at the new wrinkle in his brow.

It's short work to get ready to head to the facility, and he pulls out his datapad as he steps onto transport, one ear twitching as he hits the bright red notification, muttering quietly to himself.

"What've you gotten yourself into now..."

The corner of his mouth twitches when he spots how many credits have been put on Kimi's bounty— the kid doesn't even realize when he's breaking the laws, if Gianpiero had to guess. Twelve counts of trespassing, eight counts of evading law enforcement, and fourteen for public endangerment and reckless piloting.

Well, Max's attitude was always going to rub off on him. At least Kimi's bounties are easier to get rid of. He starts running a few of his background processes responsible for catching and eliminating any notifications about the new bounty, as well as a tracer to find out who'd set it. If he's lucky, it'll be someone easily bribed. If he's not lucky...

One less soul in the universe doesn't weigh particularly heavy on his conscience.

[fox-teeth]

As an artist, do you ever find yourself drawing the same thing over and over again? One of mine is constellation charts.

Image 1: panel from my comic Fallen into the Garden (buy October '25 through ShortBox Comics Fair)

Image 2: page from my comic The Maker of Grave-Goods (buy here)

Image 3: my print of the Northern Sky constellations (buy here)

[theycallthewinds]

III's Space Buns Appreciation ✨️

Another page I got to contribute for

The hairstyle so out of this world that it needed its own star chart. Constellations are the ST logo, the Gods symbol (looked the most like a constellation to me), and Aquarius (my favorite album is Tomb lol)

[ttroubledwaters]

yup, I wrote again. sorry.

"Goodbye" - 561 words - starchaser

Regulus knew this would happen.

He stares at the mark engraved into his skin, a symbol of a choice he wishes he didn't have to make. A choice that he now regrets.

Regulus can't face him, anyone. He hides in one of the thousands of hideaways within Hogwarts. His arm still aches and he just can't look away, watching it move against his skin. He’s done this to himself.

“Regulus?”

His mind races with panic, the familiar sound of James’ voice calling out to him. He hides further, his back pressed into the corner of the wall as if he were camouflage.

James isn't stupid though. He knows the signs, of course he’d figure it out. The distance and then complete avoidance… Regulus couldn't have made it any less obvious.

What shocks him though, from the opposite side of the wall, James' voice calls out again.

“Im not..” he trails off, and Regulus hears him suck in a breath. “Im not mad at you, Reg.”

Regulus tenses as James reveals himself, looking down at Regulus from the floor. Regulus couldn't meet his eye and yet James sat next to him anyway.

“You're… not?” He croaks out, his voice hoarse as if he’s barely used it.

“I was.. I'm.. not anymore. I'm mad at the situation. Not you.” James sighs, staring off at the wall in front of him, just as Regulus is doing. “Why’d you go through with it? Did your.... Were you forced? I know you, Reggie, you don't believe in this stuff.. so why? Why’d you join them?”

He hears James suck in a breath, letting it out shakily.

“I wasn't forced.” Regulus admits, his voice quiet and laced with guilt.

“I think that just makes all this worse.” James whispered

“I know, I'm sorry.” Regulus responds, swallowing thickly.

They didn't talk for a while after that. It wasn't awkward, it never was between them. James takes Regulus’ hand, intertwining their fingers and laying his head on Regulus’ shoulder.

He hates this. This moment. The weight of James’ disappointment pulling him down and right now, he regrets the mark more than he did before. Regulus closes his eyes for a moment,  breathing in slowly.

“I wish I could hate you.” James' voice rings out, pulling Regulus back into reality, his skin burning. A bittersweet feeling floods through Regulus.

“You should. Why can't you?” The words whispered softly between the quiet space between them.

“Because I love you.” 

Tears prick the corner of Regulus’ eyes. Not because he’s happy, no, because the way James said it sounded like he didn't want to. Like loving Regulus was hurting him.

“Im so- fuck, im so sorry, James.” 

The weight of James’ head lifts from Regulus’ shoulder and only a second later did Regulus feel a hand cradle his cheek, James’ fingertips guiding his head and for the first time since James sat down did they finally look at each other.

James didn't respond. He couldn't. Because Regulus should be and James can't forgive him. Not when this goes against every little thing he believes in. James can't fix this, he can't erase the Dark Mark from Regulus’ skin. 

Instead, however, James pulled Regulus in closer, connecting their lips in a kiss that just felt like goodbye. A kiss between two people who will never find their way back to each other.

[bookofmaps7]

Hermit A Day May 2: Grian

a venture into backgrounds! simple, but you really need the sky to complete the image. also, vaguely rendered (as much as i'm skilled at). inspired by gem having to make grian slow down while flying in their latest episodes <3

[mandalor2008]

I just saw the new official Star Wars star chart…..ummmmm

WHERE IS KAMINO!??? RISHI IS THERE BUT NOT KAMINO!???? MY BOYS HAVE NO HOME!??

GIVE ME KAMINO PLEASE!!!

[space-queen]

star maps ✦ . ⁺

star maps, or charts, are maps of the night sky with celestial objects plotted on a grid. they have been used for navigation for literally forever by helping to determine one's position on earth relative to the celestial sphere and by keeping time. star maps have been found to exist via many different mediums - cave drawings, bone carvings, painted or drawn on paper, worked into metal, etc. a couple of examples of star maps include the astrolabe, planisphere, and armillary sphere.

for the purpose of this post, i'm referring to working with a star map that you can ideally lay flat on a surface (table, wall, etc.) and manipulate like you would a road map.

how does one obtain a star map?

you can find all of the items i posted above online, new or old. check out small sellers and secondhand retailers for some cool antique/vintage versions of these things. if you want to print from home, check out eyes on the sky and sky maps for downloadable star maps.

how to use star maps in magic

work surface - use a star map as the literal foundation of your spells. i'm picturing an altar cloth of some sort or even just a star map that you printed out. charging, enchanting, and cleansing - place objects near stars or constellations that match your intent. crystal grids - craft these grids by placing crystals over certain stars or constellations. sympathetic magic - assign a star or constellation to a target and work your magic from afar. bonus points if you use the constellation that matches their sun sign. stellar color magic - consider the spectral class of a star versus its given name when choosing which one to work with. mapping intention - use a star map as a manifestation board by pinning petitions or images to star points or constellations on the map. think of it like a mood board. alternately, connect dots between various points on the map to form a pathway that leads to your desired intent. dowsing - using a pendulum and with the lost object in mind, hover it over your star map and when you feel it begin to react, check the area of the map that caused the reaction - obviously we aren't going to find the lost hair tie that lives under the bed in a cluster of stars, but in this case, look for synchronicities between the stars and your life on this planet or assign mundane locations to points on the map. astromancy and stellar divination - just like dowsing! except this time we're looking for answers, not material objects, and there is more than one way to do this: throw a die and see where it lands; use a pendulum like you would to dowse; close your eyes and pick a point on the map with your finger or wand; automatic writing to form associations between constellations; etc. sigils - connect the dots of stars to form constellations and shapes and use as sigils or symbols of power. bonus points if you do so using colors that match your intent. also, how cool would it be if you did this using a needle and thread to really lock in your intent?

disposing a paper map

you can do so however you want! if it were me, i would flip the paper over and petition my intent in writing one last time, and then respectfully discard it. my personal preferences include burning and burying. if you plan to reuse your map because, for example, it's made of cloth, wash it when you're finished and do a little cleanse before its next use!

© 2025 space-queen

[thepastisalreadywritten]

Astronomical Ceiling

The astronomical ceiling in the tomb of Senenmut, advisor to Queen Hatshepsut (18th Dynasty, 1479–1458 BC), is one of the earliest known star charts, showcasing ancient Egyptian knowledge of astronomy and its integration with religion.

Located in his tomb at Deir el-Bahari, the ceiling is divided into two distinct sections, each with a unique focus.

The northern panel depicts constellations, including Orion, associated with the god Osiris, and the circumpolar stars, or “Imperishable Stars,” which never set and symbolized eternity.

It also includes decans, star groups marking 10-day intervals used to track the Egyptian calendar.

While some constellations are identifiable, the precise meaning of others remains uncertain, leaving aspects of their significance open to debate.

This panel highlights the fixed, unchanging elements of the heavens, associated with stability and immortality.

The southern panel presents a diagram of the solar calendar, showing the twelve months, lunar phases and celestial deities, emphasizing the cyclical nature of time.

Some of the celestial deities and symbols depicted lack full explanation, as their specific roles within the chart remain unclear.

Together, these panels blend scientific knowledge and religious symbolism, aligning Senenmut’s tomb with the cosmos and securing his journey to the afterlife.