See All the Winning Images in the 2024 Astronomy Photographer of the Year Contest
Overall Winner ~ Ryan Imperio for his sci-fi-esque shot, “Distorted Shadows of the Moon’s Surface Created by an Annular Eclipse.”
Skyscapes category winner, “Tasman Gems” by Tom Rae
Among the categories is Young Astronomy Photographer of the Year, with 14-year-old Daniele Borsari of Italy winning the award for his shot of the California Nebula in the constellation of Perseus about 1,000 light-years from Earth.
Another notable entry and judges’ favorite is more than just exciting to look at: Captured by an international team of amateur photographers, the image shows a previously unknown gigantic supernova remnant in the center of the constellation Cassiopeia.
Galaxies Winner ~ Echoes of the Past © Bence Tóth, Péter Feltót
Aurorae Winner ~ Queenstown Aurora © Larryn Rae
Our Moon Winner ~ Shadow peaks of Sinus Iridum © Gábor Balázs
Stars and Nebulae Winner ~ SNR G107.5-5.2, Unexpected Discovery (The Nereides Nebula in Cassiopeia) © Marcel Drechsler, Bray Falls, Yann Sainty, Nicolas Martino, Richard Galli
The Sir Patrick Moore Prize for Best Newcomer ~ SH2-308 Dolphin Head Nebula © Xin Feng, Miao Gong
The Annie Maunder Prize for Image Innovation `~ Anatomy of a Habitable Planet © Sergio Díaz Ruiz
Find all the other awesome runner up and highly commended photos here:
https://nicenews.com/environment/2024-astronomy-photographer-of-the-year-contest/
Planets, Comets, and Asteroids
Winner ~ On Approach © Tom Williams
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