Stunning and Breathtaking Images from the 2024 Astronomy Photography Winners at the Royal Greenwich Observatory — Spectacular Views of the Northern Lights, Stars, and Nebulae

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

SAEDNEWS: The winners of the 2024 Royal Observatory Greenwich Annual Astronomy Photography Competition have been revealed. This year’s winning collection features breathtaking images of the aurora borealis, nebulae, the Sun, and the Moon that capture the beauty and wonder of the cosmos.

Stunning and Breathtaking Images from the 2024 Astronomy Photography Winners at the Royal Greenwich Observatory — Spectacular Views of the Northern Lights, Stars, and Nebulae

According to the science section of SaedNews, the Royal Observatory has been hosting its annual astronomy photography competition since 2009, which has now become the largest event of its kind in the world. The 2024 edition marks the 16th year of the competition, receiving over 3,700 entries from photographers across 58 countries.

The main categories of the competition include:

Auroras

Sky Landscapes

Galaxies

People and Space

The Moon

Planets, Comets, and Asteroids

Winner of the Planets, Comets, and Asteroids Category

Innovation in Imaging



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