Is there anything more breathtaking and surreal than outer space? Often, I feel like there absolutely isn’t. Maybe it’s because of all the celestial masterpieces stars, galaxies, and planets paint, effortlessly sweeping us off our feet? Or maybe we feel this way about space because it’s something we can’t touch, tame, or change? Or perhaps, it’s because of that nostalgic feeling you get when it’s a warm summer night and you raise your head and look up at the sky and all the stars simultaneously remind you of how truly small you are (but in the best way possible)?
But now, let’s get to the point. Insight Investment Astronomy Photographer of the Year is the largest international competition of its kind which, every year, showcases the best space photography from a global community of astrophotographers. The winners of the 2020 competition have just been announced and they’re all absolutely stunning. Bored Panda invites you to look through some of the most spectacular photos from this year’s space photography competition and choose your favorites!
#1 Aurorae Winner – ‘The Green Lady’ By Nicholas Roemmelt
Image source: Nicholas Roemmelt
#2 Shortlist – ‘Galactic Portal’ By Marcin Zajac
Image source: Marcin Zajac
#3 Shortlist – ‘Iceland’ By Kristina Makeeva
Image source: Kristina Makeeva
#4 Stars And Nebulae Runner Up – ‘The Dolphin Jumping Out Of An Ocean Of Gas’ By Connor Matherne
Image source: Connor Matherne
#5 Skyscapes Runner Up – ‘Desert Magic’ By Stefan Liebermann
Image source: Stefan Liebermann
#6 Skyscapes Winner – ‘Painting The Sky’ By Thomas Kast
Image source: Thomas Kast
#7 Aurorae Runner Up – ‘Lone Tree Under A Scandinavian Aurora’ By Tom Archer
Image source: Tom Archer
#8 Galaxies Winner And Overall Winner – ‘Andromeda Galaxy At Arm’s Length’ By Nicolas Lefaudeux
Image source: Nicolas Lefaudeux
#9 Our Sun Runner Up – ‘145 Seconds Of Darkness’ By Filip Ogorzelski
Image source: Filip Ogorzelski
#10 Our Moon Runner Up – ‘Hdr Partial Lunar Eclipse With Clouds’ By Ethan Roberts
Image source: Ethan Roberts
#11 Young Competition Winner – ‘The Four Planets And The Moon’ By Alice Fock Hang
Image source: Alice Fock Hang
#12 Stars And Nebulae Winner – ‘Cosmic Inferno’ By Peter Ward
Image source: Peter Ward
#13 Shortlist – ‘Dance Over The Swamp’ By Kamil Nureev
Image source: Kamil Nureev
#14 Our Moon Winner – ‘Tycho Crater Region With Colours’ By Alain Paillou
Image source: Alain Paillou
#15 Shortlist – ‘The Many Jets And Shells Of Centaurus A’ By Connor Matherne
Image source: Connor Matherne
#16 Sir Patrick Moore Prize For Best Newcomer Winner – ‘Waves’ By Bence Toth
Image source: Bence Toth
#17 Shortlist – ‘Jupiter Rising’ By Stacey Downton
Image source: Stacey Downton
#18 Shortlist – ‘The Moon And The Shard’ By Mathew Browne
Image source: Mathew Browne
#19 Planets, Comets And Asteroids Winner – ‘Space Between Us…’ By Łukasz Sujka
Image source: Łukasz Sujka
#20 Our Sun Winner – ‘Liquid Sunshine’ By Alexandra Hart
Image source: Alexandra Hart
#21 Young Competition Runner Up – ‘Detached Prominences’ By Thea Hutchinson
Image source: Thea Hutchinson
#22 People And Space Runner Up – ‘Observe The Heart Of The Galaxy’ By Tian Li
Image source: Tian Li
#23 Annie Maunder Prize For Image Innovation Winner – ‘Dark River’ (Detail) By Julie Hill
Image source: Julie Hill
#24 Shortlist – ‘Ineffable’ By Alyn Wallace
Image source: Alyn Wallace
#25 Galaxies Runner Up – ‘Ngc 3628 With 300,000 Light Year Long Tail’ By Mark Hanson
Image source: Mark Hanson
#26 People And Space Winner – ‘The Prison Of Technology’ By Rafael Schmall
Image source: Rafael Schmall
#27 Shortlist – ‘Sunspots Ar 2741 And Ar 2740’ By Ruslan Ilnitsky
Image source: Ruslan Ilnitsky
#28 Planets, Comets And Asteroids Runner Up – ‘In The Outer Reaches’ By Martin Lewis
Image source: Martin Lewis
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