Astronomy Photographer of the Year: Collection 13
Royal Observatory Greenwich author Collins Astronomy author
Format:Hardback
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Published:26th Sep '24
Should be back in stock very soon
A stunning gift for admirers of astrophotography.
From the number one Astronomy publisher, this book showcases the most spectacular space photography, taken from locations across the globe. Marvel at the wonders of the universe captured by the most talented astrophotographers.
Be captivated by 140 winning and shortlisted images from the 2024 Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition, hosted by the Royal Observatory, Greenwich. These awe-inspiring images are submitted in several categories: Skyscapes, Our Sun, Galaxies, Our Moon, Aurorae, Planets, Comets and Asteroids, People and Space, Stars and Nebulae. Plus Best Newcomer, Image Innovation and Young Competitor categories. Each image is accompanied by caption, photographer, location and technical details. There is also a location map showing the origin of all images and a visual appendix of all images.
The judges are from an expert panel of distinguished astronomy experts.
The Exhibition
The National Maritime Museum hosts an exhibition of the winners of the Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition, showcasing these incredible images of the sky.
www.rmg.co.uk/astrophoto
“Spectacular views of the universe”
- The Guardian
“Insight Astronomy Photos of the year are stellar and stunning”
- Irish Examiner
“It’s always amazing to see how photographers push the boundaries each year in this competition and the quality of the work in this book is phenomenal. Astronomers love to be inspired by the images and everybody, including those with only a passing interest in the night sky, will be wowed by them. This is a must-have “coffee table book” that you will keep wanting to look through again and again.”
- Mary McIntyre FRAS
ISBN: 9780008688110
Dimensions: 266mm x 266mm x 17mm
Weight: 1220g
184 pages