Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition

[Martin-O2]

Hey everyone, 

The Royal Observatory Greenwich has just announced the winners of their annual Astronomy Photographer competition. There were over 4,000 entries and some truly stunning images which made judging the competition extremely difficult! 

The overall winner was taken by Hungarian photographer László Francsics for this stunning photo "Into the Shadow" which depicts 35 phases of a total lunar eclipse! 

There were many categories for the competition including the moon, from which the overall winner was selected. 

I've shared the winner of each category below but there are hundreds of other shortlist images over on the Astronomy Photographer website so check them out and let me know what your favourites are! 

Aurorae

Stars and Nebulae

Galaxies

Our Sun

People and Space

Planets, Comets and Asteroids

Robotic Scope

Skyscapes

Best Newcomer (Joint Winner)

Best Newcomer (Joint Winner)

Young

As mentioned above you can see all of the shortlisted images on the Astronomy Photographer website so check them out and let me know which ones you like best!

[JAZZ-trad]

Well I liked all of them your favourite- Aurora is a bird is truly amazing @Martin-O2
But it does look like a Chanterelle mushroom these are delicious!

[Martin-O2]

There a bit like clouds @JAZZ-trad, you can see all sorts of things

[TallTrees]

If practice makes perfect ~ that would be good @Martin-O2 

but I fear I might need a Fairy Godmother

to provide me with a fabulous telescopic camera

along with all the whistles and bells though