Astronomy Photographer of the Year: Collection 2

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All the winning and shortlisted images from the 2013 Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition, which is organized by the Royal Observatory, Greenwich.
The images are submitted in one of the following categories:

Earth and Space
Our Solar System
Deep Space
Young Astronomy Photographer of the Year

And can also be entered for one of the special prizes:

Best Newcomer
People and Space
Robotic Scope

Each image is accompanied by caption, photographer, location and technical details.

Exhibition
Every year the Royal Observatory, Greenwich hosts a free exhibition of the winners of the Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition, showcasing some incredible images of the sky. www.rmg.co.uk/astrophoto

Reviews

"a magnificent treat for astronomers everywhere" Good Book Guide

This is an ideal gift for lovers of photography, astronomy and the natural world. The Irish News

"A truly stunning collection of images from some of the world's top amateur astrophotographers" Will Gater (Astronomer)

a useful guide for anyone hoping to develop their astrophotography skills. Outdoor Photography

Author Bio

The Royal Observatory, Greenwich is the home of Greenwich Mean Time and the Prime Meridian of the World, making it the official starting point for each new day and year. It is also home to London's only planetarium, the Harrison timekeepers and the UK's largest refracting telescope. It runs the annual Astronomy Photographer of the Year exhibition.