Exceptional Observational Photography Recognized Among Astronomy Photographer of the Year Winners

By Jurassic JennSep 14, 2024 07:45 AMScience
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The annual Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition, hosted by the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, recently announced its 16th edition winners. Among the victorious images were Ryan Imperio's awe-inspiring photo titled "Distorted Shadows of the Moon’s Surface Created by an Annular Eclipse," capturing the rare Baily’s beads during the 2023 solar eclipse. This composite image from Odessa, Texas earned Imperio the grand prize and £10,000. Baily’s beads, brief breaks in sunlight caused by the moon's irregular surface during an eclipse, are notoriously difficult to photograph, showcasing Imperio’s expertise.

Distorted Shadows of the Moon’s Surface Created by an Annular Eclipse
Distorted Shadows of the Moon’s Surface Created by an Annular Eclipse

Impressive images in other categories were also highlighted. Xin Feng and Miao Gong won the Sir Patrick Moore Prize for Best Newcomer with their captivating view of the Dolphin Head Nebula taken from China's Sichuan province. Over ten days in January, they captured the nebula’s main body and background stellar wind.

In the Innovation category, Sergio Díaz Ruiz utilized satellite data to create a vibrant multicolored image of Earth, resulting in the Annie Maunder Prize for Image Innovation. His work depicted land masses, oceans, and atmospheric elements in striking reds, greens, and blues.

Anatomy of a Habitable Planet
Anatomy of a Habitable Planet

Other winners included Bence Tóth and Péter Feltóti's portrayal of the worm-shaped galaxy Centaurus A. These Hungarian photographers traveled to Namibia to capture the galaxy's radiation jets in June 2023, winning the Galaxies category. Daniele Borsari, awarded Young Astronomy Photographer of the Year, earned acclaim for his image "NGC 1499, a Dusty California," praised by judge Neal White for showcasing the future of astronomical photography. The competition, which received around 3,500 entries, celebrated outstanding achievements across 11 categories, reinforcing the stellar talent in the field.

A Dusty California
A Dusty California
An image of the Centaurus A galaxy
An image of the Centaurus A galaxy
SH2-308: Dolphin Head Nebula
SH2-308: Dolphin Head Nebula

With breathtaking depictions of cosmic phenomena and more, the full list of winners can be explored on the Royal Museums Greenwich's Astronomy Photographer of the Year homepage.

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