These selected images from Astronomy Photographer of the Year are pure fire

Solar Pulsation

Each year, Greenwich’s Royal Observatory considers photographs of the cosmos for its Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition. The 16th edition of the competition does not disappoint. From distant spinning galaxies to dazzling auroras on our own planet, this year’s entrants show off everything the heavens have to offer. If you’re in the London area, … Read more

Dragon-shaped aurora and ‘scream of a dying star’ announced as finalists for Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2024

Aurora over arctic henge looks like a dragon.

From mesmerizing “mythical monsters” to stunning distant constellations, the nominees for Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2024 showcase the exquisite beauty of the skies around us. Here are this year’s stunning nominees. A Night with the Valkyries — Jose Miguel Picon Chimelis (Image credit: A Night with the Valkyries © Jose Miguel Picon Chimelis) In … Read more

10 ‘breathtaking’ photos of our galaxy from the 2024 Milky Way Photographer of the Year competition

Milky way photographed above a glacier in Aoraki, Mount Cook National Park, New Zealand

The Milky Way has long fascinated humanity, covering the night sky with its familiar constellations and dense streams of stars. The full beauty of our galaxy is difficult to see with the naked eye, but with the help of modern cameras, photographers can capture it in vivid detail. The annual one Milky Way Photographer of … Read more