Astronomy Photographer of the Year Exhibition
Awe-inspiring photos of the deep space, stunning images of the Norther Lights, spectacular shots of our solar system and its planets. Astronomy Photographer of the Year exhibition is now free to visit at National Maritime Museum.
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Astronomy Photographer of the Year
Lee Mansfield (UK)
Sequence of Full Moon Over Rivington Pike
Chorley, Lancashire, UK
17 January 2022
Astronomy Photographer of the Year is an annual competition among the world’s greatest space photographers.
Photographers across the globe compete every year to take home the prestigious title.
Astronomy Photographer of the Year exhibition at National Maritime Museum showcases over 100 photographs divided into four different sections: Earth and Space, Our Solar System, Deep Space and Young Competition & Special Prizes.
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This year, the exhibition is completely free due to the museum carrying along essential improvements to the roof.
As a result, some areas within the museum are closed until the Summer 2025. To compensate the inconvenience this may cause to visitors, during the period of the renovation all special exhibitions are free to visit. All you need to do is to book a free museum ticket.
Earth and Space
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Earth and Space section showcases photographs that feature landscapes and people alongside astronomical objects.
The photos capture a variety of celestial wonders and spectacular skies with people doing different activities.
Earth and Space is further divided into three sections:
Aurora
Photos of the Northern Lights or Southern Lights.
People and Space
Photos of the night sky that include people or elements of human interest.
Skyscapes
Landscapes or cityscapes of twilight and night sky featuring astronomical objects alongside elements of Earthly scenery.
Our Solar System
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Our Solar System is showcasing breath-taking photographs of the Sun, the Moon, planets, comets and asteroids.
The photos displayed include fiery close up images of the Sun, solar eclipses, pictures of the detailed surface of the Moon, and spectacular views of surfaces of planets from our Solar System.
Our Solar System is further divided into three sections:
Our Sun
Spectacular fiery photos of the closest star to us: the Sun. Breath-taking images of solar flares, eclipses and Sunspots.
Our Moon
Detailed photos of the Moon and its surface.
Planets, Comets, and Asteroids
Photos including stunning images of planets from our Solar System, including the Venus, the Mars, the Jupiter and even the Uranus. This section also showcasing beautiful images of comets and asteroids.
Deep Space
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Deep Space includes some of the most mysterious and remarkable astronomical phenomena beyond our Solar System. Photos of glittering stars, peculiar nebulae and shimmering galaxies are on display in this section.
Deep Space is further divided into two sections:
Stars and Nebulae
Photos of deep space objects within the Milky Way galaxy.
Galaxies
Photos of deep space objects beyond the Milky Way galaxy.
Young Astronomy Photographer of the Year and Special Prizes
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Young Astronomy Photographer of the Year showcases the works of accomplished photographers under the age of 16.
As for the special prizes, two special prizes have been awarded. The first recognises the achievements of photographers who are new to astrophotography.
The second special prize is for images that reinterpret pre-existing astronomical data in a creative or surprising way.
Practical Info
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Astronomy Photographer of the Year
Address
National Maritime Museum | Romney Rd, London SE10 9NF
Opening Times
Until 7 August 2024
Open daily | 10am – 5pm
Tickets
FREE | Book your free ticket to National Maritime Museum on the museum’s official website
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