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astronomy2 years ago

"Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2023: Captivating Images and Discoveries"

A team of amateur astronomers has won the 2023 Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition with their photograph titled "Andromeda, Unexpected," featuring a massive plasma arc next to the Andromeda Galaxy. The image is a surprising discovery and could be the largest structure of its kind near us in the universe. Other winners include images of an ultra-deep stellar remnant, the Running Chicken Nebula, aurora, moon passing in front of Mars, the sun with a huge solar filament, and the rare phenomenon of Sprites. The winning images will be displayed in an exhibition at London's National Maritime Museum.

via CNN|
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astronomy2 years ago

"Astronomy Photographer of the Year: Captivating Images and Discoveries"

The winners and finalists of the Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition have been announced. Highlights include a team of amateur astronomers discovering a huge plasma arc next to the Andromeda galaxy, the stunning Running Chicken Nebula, the identification of a new class of galactic nebulae around the star YY Hya, a captivating image of Namibia's Skeleton Coast, a photograph of the sun with a question mark-shaped filament, and an innovative visualization of the sound of a black hole.

via The Guardian|
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arts-and-culture2 years ago

"Photographer's Emotional Shortlist for Astronomy Prize Includes Stunning Andromeda Galaxy Capture"

Somerset astrophotographer Josh Dury expressed his emotions after being shortlisted for the Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition for his photo of The Callanish Stone Circle on the Isle of Lewis. Although he didn't win the top prize, the image titled 'The Enigma of the North' captured the attention of scientists investigating a giant cloud of gas. The competition also awarded two 14-year-old boys from China the Young Astronomy Photographer of the Year prize. Dury, who began his passion for astrophotography at the age of seven, encourages people to witness the northern lights and other celestial wonders in the night sky.

via BBC|
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astronomy2 years ago

"Stunning Astrophotography Takes Center Stage in Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2023"

The Royal Observatory Greenwich has announced the winners of the 2023 Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition. The overall winner is an image titled "Andromeda, Unexpected," which showcases the Andromeda Galaxy and a plasma arc. Other winning images include views of the aurora, the Running Chicken Nebula, the Moon occulting Mars, the Sun with a filament in the shape of a question mark, a ship stranded off the Skeleton Coast, and Venus. The competition received over 4,000 entries from 64 countries, and the winning images will be exhibited at the National Maritime Museum in London.

via Sky at Night Magazine|
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astronomy2 years ago

Stunning Images of the Heavens Revealed in Astronomy Photography Contests

The Royal Observatory Greenwich has shortlisted 34 awe-inspiring images for its Astronomy Photographer Of The Year 2023 competition, featuring stunning scenes of the Milky Way, star trails, and galaxies. The winners will be announced on September 14, 2023, and the winning images will be displayed in an exhibition at the National Maritime Museum.

via Rediff.com|
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astronomy2 years ago

Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2023: Stunning Shortlisted Entries

The Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition, organized by the Royal Observatory Greenwich, has released the shortlist selection from over 4,000 entries by photographers from 64 countries. The competition, now in its 15th year, features nine main categories and two special prizes. The overall winner will receive a £10,000 prize. Some of the breathtaking images include the Milky Way behind a graffiti of Pandora, the Northern Lights over the Arctic Henge, and the Sun showing the transit of the China Space Station. A larger selection of the shortlisted images can be found on the Royal Observatory of Greenwich website.

via IFLScience|
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astronomy2 years ago

"Stunning Shortlist Revealed for Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2023"

The shortlist for Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2023 has been revealed, featuring stunning images of distant galaxies, solar flares, and the Northern Lights. The competition, which attracts thousands of submissions each year, showcases the best astrophotography from around the world. The winners will be announced on September 14, 2023.

via Royal Museums Greenwich|
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