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[+] of a geomagnetic storm (level G2) generated by a coronal mass ejection. The photo was captured at the Arctic Henge, which was one of the only places in Iceland with clear skies that night. www.
cariletelier.com / Carina Letelier Baeza The Royal Observatory’s Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2024—arguably the biggest prize for astrophotographers—has published 31 images shortlisted for the award. The competition, run by the Royal Observatory Greenwich, London, and sponsored by Liberty Specialty Markets in association with BBC Sky at Night Magazine , is in its sixteenth year.
This year, a stunning 3,500 entries were submitted from amateur and professional photographers in 58 countries worldwide. Shortlisted images include supernova remnants, the aurora borealis in the shape of a dragon and our Milky Way galaxy over the Isaac Newton Telescope, Spain. Another photo shows the Milky Way behind the spectacle of December's spectacular Geminid meteor shower.
Judged by experts from the worlds of art and astronomy, the winners of the competition’s nine categories, two special prizes and the overall winner will be announced on Thursday, September 12. The winning images will be displayed in an exhibition at the National Maritime Museum from Saturday, September 14. The overall winner will receive $12,600.
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