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Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2018

  • Living Space

    A silhouette of a lamppost reaches up from suburbia into the milky way

    Taken in Pagham, West Sussex, Whyte's photograph aims to show how accustomed we have become to the loss of night sky views because of light pollution, with the unlit street lamps allowing for awe-inspiring views.

    Runner-up: Andrew Whyte

  • Speeding on the Aurora Lane

    A shimmering green sheet reaches through a sky of stars towards a glowing green horizon

    A hazy auroral band is seen drifting across the sky above Sirkka, Finland, seeming like a road disappearing over the horizon.

    Winner: Nicolas Lefaudeux

  • Castlerigg Stone Circle

    The sun creeps over bright green hills to gently illuminate a circle of ancient stones. A few lights emanate from a distant village.

    Turner's image depicts standing stones illuminated by moonlight, while auroras beyond the mountains gives the appearance that the hills are emitting an ethereal green glow.

    Runner-up: Matthew James Turner