To infinity and beyond: these award-winning photographs of our universe will blow your mind
The ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 18 winners have been revealed, and the images are spectacular! The post To infinity and beyond: these award-winning photographs of our universe will blow your mind appeared first on Amateur Photographer .
Ali Alobaidly captured The Quiet Predator of The Shark Nebula (LDN 1235) with a winning image in the Royal Observatory Greenwich’s ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 18 competition. The image, displayed at the National Maritime Museum in London, showcases a dark nebula 650 light years away in the constellation Cepheus. The photograph features an Askar 140 APO telescope, Sky-Watcher EQ8-R mount, ZWO ASI2600MM Pro camera, and a total integration time of 28 hours 30 minutes.
Alobaidly expressed his deep admiration for the region of the sky and the award. Art Editor of BBC Sky at Night Magazine, Steve Marsh, praised the image for its flawless presentation, pin-sharp details, and dynamic contrast. ZWO CEO Sam Wen commended the image for its technical excellence and artistic vision, marking a historic milestone as the first Overall Winner from Kuwait.
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