Astronomy Photographer of the Year Features Cosmic Fireworks and Aurora Dragons
The shortlist for the Astronomy Photographer of the Year has been revealed with a hatful of spectacular celestial images picked from over 3,500 entries.
Astrophotographers from 58 countries across the world entered the competition with the shortlist containing remarkable highlights such as aurora lights in the shape of a dragon.
The competition is organized by Royal Observatory Greenwich, supported by Liberty Specialty Markets and in association with BBC Sky at Night Magazine.
People and Space
Planets, Comets, and Asteroids
Aurorae
Skyscapes
Stars and Nebulae
Galaxies
Our Moon
Our Sun
The Annie Maunder Prize for Image Innovation
The competition is in its sixteenth year and an expert panel of judges will decide the winners of each category, two special prizes, and the overall winner which will be announced on September 12.
Discussion