Insight Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2016 Winners
These Winning Space Photos Will Leave You Wishing For More
Anyone with a deep appreciation of space and everything beyond earth is going to love this year's Insight Astronomy Photographer of the Year winners. Thousands of people submitted photographs of the sun, planets, and more and only 10 won.
The contest, which ran from February to April 2016, includes one winner in each of the following categories: our sun; aurorae; galaxies; our moon; people and space; planets, comets, and asteroids; skyscapes; stars and nebulae; young astronomy photographer of the year; robotic scope; and the Sir Patrick Moore prize for best newcomer. The overall winner, Yu Jun, will receive 10,000 pounds as a reward. All of the photographs will be on display at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich astronomy center from Sept. 17 to June 28, 2017.
See the winners from each category ahead and prepare to contemplate your existence after seeing the photos.
Overall and Sun Winner: Baily’s Beads
Aurorae Winner: Twilight Aurora
Galaxies Winner: M94: Deep Space Halo
Our Moon Winner: From Maurolycus to Moretus
People and Space Winner: City Lights
Planets, Comets, and Asteroids Winner: Serene Saturn
Skyscapes Winner: Binary Haze
Stars and Nebulae Winner: The Rainbow Star
Young Astronomy Photographer of the Year Winner: Lunar Reversal
Sir Patrick More Prize For Best Newcomer Winner: Large Magellanic Cloud
Robotic Scope Winner: Iridis
