Astronomy Photographer of the Year

British photographer Martin Pugh has been named the Astronomy Photographer of the Year. Martin’s Horsehead Nebula, which also won the Deep Space category, was taken with a 12.5” diameter Richey-Chrétien telescope and CCD camera mounted in his garden shed in Canberra, Australia. Martin, originally from Dudley in the Midlands, acquired the picture over 14 nights with a total exposure time of 19 hours



Thomas Davis (USA): Eta Carina Nebula

If Turner could see into space, I tell you ;)

Vincent Miu (Australia): Venus, Jupiter and Moon trails over the Nepean River
(Runner-Up, Earth and Space category)

Ethan Allen (USA): Saturn (Highly Commended)

The winning images are showcased in an exhibition opening 10 September at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich

See them all at the Telegraph