The general winner: Distorted Shadows of the Moon’s Floor Created by an Annular Eclipse by Ryan Imperio
The Royal Observatory Greenwich, in partnership with BBC Sky at Evening Journal, introduced the winners of its sixteenth annual Astronomy Photographer of the Yr competitors, that includes extraordinary cosmic phenomena and celestial wonders. Ryan Imperio’s breathtaking {photograph} earned the general winner title, showcasing the huge great thing about area by means of technical brilliance and creative composition.
Extra: Astronomy Photographer of the Yr, Instagram
Skyscapes class winner: Tasman Gems by Tom Rae
Galaxies class winner: Echoes of the Previous by Bence Tóth and Péter Feltóti
Our Moon class winner: Shadow Peaks of Sinus Iridum by Gábor Balázs
Aurorae class winner: Queenstown Aurora by Larryn Rae
Planets, Comets and Asteroids class winner: On Method by Tom Williams
Folks and Area class winner: Excessive-tech Silhouette by Tom Williams
Stars and Nebulae class winner: SNR G107.5-5.2, Sudden Discovery (the Nereides Nebula in Cassiopeia) by Marcel Drechsler, Bray Falls, Yann Sainty, Nicolas Martino and Richard Galli
The Sir Patrick Moore Prize for Finest Newcomer: SH2-308: Dolphin Head Nebula by Xin Feng and Miao Gong
The Annie Maunder Prize for Picture Innovation: Anatomy of a Liveable Planet by Sergio Díaz Ruiz
Younger Competitors: NGC 1499, a Dusty California by Daniele Borsari