A OVERALL WINNER/Planets, Comets & Asteroids
Disconnection Event
Gerald Rhemann
Location: Khomas, Namibia, 25 December 2021
Equipment: ASA 12-inch astrograph, ASA DDM85 mount, ZWO ASI6200MM Pro camera, 1076mm f/3.6, mosaic of two LRGB composite panels, 400-second exposure per panel
Judge's verdict: "Astronomy, myth and art come together beautifully in this shot. It holds great value to scientists, as it elegantly captures a disconnection event. Yet this photograph, which was taken on Christmas Day, seems to tell an otherworldly story too - it could be the Star of Bethlehem, an angel or a fairy soaring through the night sky." - Imad Ahmed
Once again, astrophotographers from across the globe have submitted their best work in a bid to win the prestigious title of Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2022. The panel of judges had their work cut out, picking from 3,204 incredible images submitted by 649 entrants from O six continents. After lengthy and detailed deliberations, they have selected the best of the best, and we have the pleasure of presenting the winners of the 14th contest here, across all eight main categories. You can also see winners of the competition's special prizes for astrophotography newcomers and for imagers who have processed professionally taken data, as well as the special prize for entrants younger than 16. You can see the winning photos for yourself at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, London from 17 September. Visit www.rmg.co.uk/ astrophoto for details.
MORE ONLINE A gallery of these and more stunning images from the 2022 competition
Aurorae
In the Embrace of the Green Lady
Filip Hrebenda
Location: Hvalnes, Iceland, 10 April 2021
This story is from the October 2022 edition of BBC Sky at Night Magazine.
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