Unveiling the Stunning Shortlist for Astronomy Photography of the Year 2021
Despite global travel restrictions last year, amateur and professional photographers managed to capture breathtaking images of our planet and beyond. The Astronomy Photographer of the Year award, now in its 13th year, is organized by the Royal Observatory Greenwich in London.
Despite the challenges of the preceding year, the 13th Annual Astronomy Photographers of the Royal Observatory received thousands of awe-inspiring submissions from amateurs and professionals around the globe. As the competition organizers stated in a press release, "Despite the hurdles the last year presented, the 13th annual astronomy photographers of the Royal Observatory once again received thousands of breathtaking photos."
The competition saw over 4,500 submissions from photographers in 75 countries. The submissions ranged from astonishing images of our Solar System's second planet to comets passing near neolithic monuments, full moons illuminating cityscapes under lockdown, and more.
The winners of the competition will be revealed on September 16, during an online award ceremony, and later displayed in the National Maritime Museum in London. More than 30 photos have been selected for the final round, and this section showcases a selection of the submissions.
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The Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition has been running for 13 years and is organized by the Royal Observatory Greenwich in London. The competition typically opens for entries around January and February each year, with the winners announced in September.
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For further information, you can visit the official Royal Museums Greenwich website[1][4], which provides detailed information on the winners and previous years' results.
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