The Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2024 competition has once again brought together the world’s most talented astrophotographers, capturing the breathtaking beauty of the cosmos in ways that inspire awe and wonder. This year’s shortlist showcases an array of outstanding images, each one a testament to the skill, patience, and creativity of the photographers. Let’s delve into some of the most captivating entries that have made it to the shortlist.
In its 16th year, the Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition has solidified its status as the premier event in the field of astrophotography. For 2024, the contest attracted over 3,500 entries from 58 countries worldwide.
Participants can submit their work in various categories, including People & Space; Planets, Comets & Asteroids; Our Sun; Our Moon; Aurorae; and Stars & Nebulae.
The winners, along with the runners-up and highly commended entries, will be revealed on Thursday, September 12, 2024. An exhibition featuring these top images, along with a selection of shortlisted entries, will be on display at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, London, starting Saturday, September 14.
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#1. A Night with the Valkyries by Jose Miguel Picon Chimelis
#2. A Whale Sailing the Sun by Eduardo Schaberger Poupeau
#3. Abandoned House by Stefan Liebermann
#4. Observations at Night by Jakob Sahner
#5. Earth and Milky Way Galaxy Show by Yoshiki Abe
#6. SNR G156.2+5.7, a Faint Supernova Remnant in Auriga by Bray Falls
#7. Arctic Dragon by Carina Letelier Baeza
#8. The Galaxy Devourer by ShaRA (Shared Remote Astrophotography) Team
#9. Serpentine by Paul Haworth
#10. The Blue Details of M45: The Pleiades by Sándor Biliczki
#11. Misty Mountains by Bence Toth
#12. M100 (the Blowdryer Galaxy) and Ceres by Damon Mitchell Scotting
#13. Run to Carina by Vikas Chander
#14. International Space Station Daytime Moon Transit by Kelvin Hennessy
#15. Total Solar Eclipse by Gwenaël Blanck
#16. M81, a Grand Design Spiral Galaxy by Holden Aimar
#17. Gigantic Solar Prominence in Motion by Miguel Claro
#18. Martian Dementors by Leonardo Di Maggio
#19. Saturn with Six Moons by Andy Casely
