China's authoritative astrophotography competition.

20 18 annual insight astronomical photographer recently announced the shortlist. Organized by the world-famous Royal Observatory in Greenwich, England, this activity has been held for 65,438+00 years since 2009, and it is one of the most prestigious activities in the field of astrophotography. Let's enjoy the finalists of 20 18 (in no particular order).

Thunderstorm under the Milky Way? Xiao Tianyuan (Australia)/National Ocean Museum

The bright galaxy and the thunder and lightning under the galaxy give people the feeling that the galaxy is sunny, but this corner under the galaxy is thunder and lightning, alternating between static and dynamic, sunny and rainy, forming a strong contrast.

The magnificent Saturn? Avani Soares (Brazil)/National Maritime Museum

I have always felt that Saturn with its own "halo" is beautiful in every way.

Hidden galaxies? Tom O'Donoghue, Ollie Penris (Irish Republic)/National Maritime Museum

There are many dust and stars on the disk of the Milky Way (galactic plane). Under the cover of dust and stars, this hidden galaxy has a hazy beauty.

Eagle nebula? Marcel Drechsler (Germany)/National Maritime Museum

Eagle Nebula (also known as NGC 66 1 1) ranks 16 in messier catalog, so it is abbreviated as M 16. It is a nebula located in Ursa major, the star birth area of the Milky Way and the ionized hydrogen area. Named after the shape of an eagle flying with wings.

NGC 6726 and NGC 6727(NGC 6726 and NGC 6727)? Mark Hanson, Warren Keller, Steve Mazlin, Rex Parker, Tommy Tse, David Plesko, Pete Proulx (USA)/maritime museum.

The spectacular reflection nebula in the southern corona depicts the unique bright blue color emitted by a hot star.

Big Orion Mosaic & Running Man Nebula (Mosaic of Big Orion and Running Man Nebula)? Miguel Angel Garcí a Borrella and Lluis Romero Ventura (Spain)/National Maritime Museum

Orion nebula is a very famous nebula. It is a bright diffuse nebula with emission lines. There are many stars near the nebula to form a galactic cluster called Orion Nebula Cluster. The famous "Orion Quadrilateral" cluster is located in the nebula. The color of this nebula is girl powder.

Are you going to Kennans Bay at night? Ansley Bennett (UK)/National Maritime Museum

Under the bright galaxy, beaches and rocks are more beautiful.

Guardian of light? James Si Tong (Australia)/National Maritime Museum

Lighthouses guide people. There are stars in the sky when there is no lighthouse.

ISS sunspot (sunspot on the International Space Station)? Dani Caxete (Spain)/National Maritime Museum

The International Space Station (ISS) passes between two giant sunspots during its solar operation. The whole process took only one second and was captured by the photographer.

Keep due north? Jack Mosher (USA)/National Maritime Museum

A withered old tree, the photographer put Polaris in the middle of the tree, just like the eyes of the tree, with Polaris as the center and a circle of stars.

Guard the galaxy? Jez Hughes (UK)/National Maritime Museum

An ancient tree in the British National Forest in Mount White, California, USA, with the Milky Way behind it. This photo is called "Guarding the Galaxy", which reminds people of the Marvel comic film "

Guardians of the Galaxy.

The tree people inside.

Guardian of Tre Cime? Carlos Turunzo (Spain)/National Maritime Museum

This panoramic photo consists of eight photos, depicting the Milky Way emerging from the rock dolomite on the left side of Mount Taylor, while the light of a house on the right side illuminates the beautiful terrain.

Thunderstorm under the Milky Way? Xiao Tianyuan (Australia)/National Ocean Museum

The bright galaxy and the thunder and lightning under the galaxy give people the feeling that the galaxy is shining brightly, but this corner under the galaxy is thunder and lightning, moving and static, sunny and rainy, which forms a strong contrast.

The earth shines? Peter Ward (Australia)/National Maritime Museum

The glowing earth.

The moon during the day? Helen Schofield (UK)/National Maritime Museum

The only natural satellite of the earth is located above the horizon of the earth, so it can be seen in the daytime, and the waxy convex phase can be clearly seen in the sky. The photographer took this unforgettable photo while vacationing with children in Malaga, Spain.

Color-full moon? Nicolas Lefaudeux (France)/National Maritime Museum

This picture depicts the details and colors of the surface of the moon. Is the moon more colorful than you think?

Neanderthals? Brandon Ji Ze (USA)/National Maritime Museum

The photographer perfectly outlined the outline of the Milky Way in a submarine cave 25 miles from downtown Los Angeles. Was the starry sky seen by cavemen so beautiful before?

Ar 2665 and Quiet Promotion (Ar 2665 and Quiet Prominence) ukasz Sujka (Poland)/maritime museum, China

Amazing static prominence on the surface of the sun and its extension.

Andromeda galaxy? Peter Fertotti (Hungary)/National Maritime Museum

The Andromeda galaxy always amazes photographers. The dust belt and bright galaxy cluster on its "arm", its iconic galaxy shape and the spectacular scene of this great star city make it one of the most desirable objects for photographers.

Kyabel Bay? Mark Gee (Australia)/National Maritime Museum

The Milky Way over Kjaerboel Bay seems to be a million stars from Qian Qian slowly flowing into the water from the sky, and it seems that these stars have just come out of the water and spread to every corner of the sky.

The picture is from official website.

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