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Winners of the 2014 Astronomy Photography Competition

For the last 6 years, the Royal Observatory in Greenwhich, England has been holding the "Best Astronomy Photography" competition.

Design & Photography

The Wonders of Our Universe in 16 Glorious Photos

16 Of the Best Astronomy Photographs Ever Taken

Related: Shoot Up Into the Stars With Stunning Astronomy Photos! 1. A lightning tornado over an erupting volcano 2. The little dot in front of the sun is actually Mercury 3. One of the most detailed images of Saturn 4.

Design & Photography

Soar Among the Stars With Gorgeous Astronomy Photographs!

Mind-Blowing Images From the 2019 Astronomy Photo Contest

Winner, Category: Aurorae - The Watcher, by Nicolai Brügger © Nicolai Brügger, Insight Investment Astronomy Photographer of the Year, 2019 2.

Science and Technology

Ancient People Knew About Astronomy Some 40,000 Years Ago!

Although the founding of modern astronomy is often attributed to the great Greek scholars, Plato and Aristotle, European researchers now believe that humans that lived thousands of years earlier than they did already have a nuanced understanding of the stars.

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Astronomy Photographer of the Year: 18 Stunning Finalists

Waterfall, by Anna Dobrovolskaya-Mints from Israel Image Source: Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2. Château de Chambord, by Benjamin Barakat from the UK Image Source: Astronomy Photographer of the Year 3.

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15 Mind-Boggling Astronomy Images You MUST SEE

15 Of the Best Astronomy Photographs of 2022

Related: Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2021: 18 Stunning Finalists “NGC 6888 – The Crescent Nebula” by Bray Falls. Stars & Nebulae shortlist. Image source: Astronomy Photographer of the Year A deep view of the Crescent Nebula in Cygnus.

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Shoot Up Into the Stars With Stunning Astronomy Photos!

This year's title of Astronomy Photographer went to Australian photographer Andy Campbell, a well-known astrophotographer in the field, and we are stunned by his beautiful shots of the cosmos. Get ready to be transported to galaxies far away!

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These Amazing Astronomy Photos Will Leave You Speechless!

The Royal Observatory’s Insight Investment Astronomy Photographs of the Year awards has released its shortlist for the best space pictures of 2018.

Science and Technology

26 Mind-Blowing Space Breakthroughs Achieved in 2019

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All the Fascinating Space Discoveries Made in 2019

This video details 23 of these eye-opening and mind-blowing discoveries. 26 Mind-Blowing Space Breakthroughs Achieved in 2019 video, science, informative, space, astronomy, baba recommends, scientific discoveries, 2019, bright side 2019 has seen quite a few eye-opening discoveries about space and astronomy

Design & Photography

Astrophotography: The Perfect Blend of Art and Science

If you’re fascinated by majestic celestial bodies and the vastness of the universe, you ought to know about the annual Insight Investment Astronomy Photographer of the Year contest. Run by Royal Observatory Greenwich each year, the competition is the place to view the artistry found in our sky.

Nature

Leonid Meteor Shower in November: Your Full Guide

Your Full Guide to the November Meteor Shower

This November all astronomy lovers and curious travelers alike will enjoy the Leonid meteor shower. This meteor shower gets its name from the Leo constellation: the meteors seem to originate from it.

Science and Technology

These Profound Quotes Help Us Appreciate the Cosmos

15 Beautiful Carl Sagan Quotes on the Stars and the Cosmos

Sagan was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1934, and took a keen interest in astronomy upon finding books on stars in the library when he was just five years old.

Design & Photography

The Winners of the Insight Astronomy Photographer of the Year Competition

These Photos of Space Will Make You Feel Really Small!

The Insight Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition is now in its seventh year, and the 2015 winners have just been announced. The contest is run by the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, England and attracts tens of thousands of entries from around the world.

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Collection of Striking and Brilliant Astronomical Photography

Striking and Brilliant Astronomical Photography, a Collection

Best Astronomy Photography Competition Click Here to Read the Article The Royal Observatory in Greenwich, England has been holding the "Best Astronomy Photography" competition.

Riddles & Quizzes

Quiz: Let's Test Your Knowledge of Our Solar System

Quiz: How Well Do You Know Our Solar System?

You're the kind of person everyone looks at when there's a pub quiz about space or when anything about astronomy is mentioned. Good on you and may you continue to expand your terrific knowledge base.

Science and Technology

Here's a Good Reason to Wake Up at Dawn Tomorrow

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An Astronomical Event That TRULLY Won't Happen Again

Here's a Good Reason to Wake Up at Dawn Tomorrow nature, science, space, moon, sun, astronomy, telescope, stars, planet, comet, skies, star gazing This comet will only pass the Earth once. See it now before it's too late!

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Have You Ever Wondered How Old is Our Sun?

video, science, sun, astronomy, stars Is our Sun a young star, a middle-aged one or is it on its last leg? This wonderful animated video will tell you.

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A Timelapse of the Future: Looking at the End of Everything

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A Timelapse of the Future: Fast Forwarding the Earth

A Timelapse of the Future: Looking at the End of Everything video, science, earth, future, sun, astronomy, planets, Solar system This incredible video takes us to the far far future, millions of years ahead.

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The Hubble Deep Field in 3D - Fascinating!

video, space, astronomy, Hubble telescope, stars This video leads you through a quick history of both deep field images and the first days of the Hubble Telescope, and ends with a fly-through of the Ultra Deep Field.

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15 Jaw-Droppingly Beautiful Pics of the Night Sky

These Photographs of the Night Sky Will Leave You In Awe

The Insight Astronomy Photographer of the Year award for 2017, which seeks to recognize the best photos of the night sky and the universe, will be announced on September 14th. In the meantime, I thought I'd show you the images that made the shortlist.

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The Most Incredible Inhabitable Planets

The Most Incredible Inhabitable Planets scary, space, astronaut, astronomy, Black Holes, Heavens, planets, supernova, space suit, skies, starts, inhabitable Learn about the most lethal and terrifying planets in outer space. We're lucky they're that far out!

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Deep Science: Why is Our Universe the Way It is?

video, science, space, astronomy, universe, scale, cosmic, shape, known universe Get ready to understand the Universe like never before...

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Take an Interactive Tour of Our Colossal Milky Way Galaxy

Take an Incredible Tour of Our Colossal Milky Galaxy amazing, science, fascinating, interactive, tour, space, astronomy, Galaxy Fly Through the Milky Way Galaxy!

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Chronological Order of Galileo's Discoveries & Inventions

Here’s Exactly Why Galileo is the Father of Modern Science

Astronomy was only one area of interest for him. His initial field of study was medicine, and it was while he was pursuing his medical degree that he first invented the pendulum. His interests quickly switched to mathematics, physics, and natural philosophy.