From mesmerizing"mythical monsters" to jaw-dropping distant constellations, the shortlisted candidates for Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2024 showcase the magnificent beauty in the skies around us. Here are this year's stunning nominees.
Solar Pulsation — Wenlian LiIn this vibrant display of energy, photographer Wenlian Li captured an exploding sunspot spewing out glowing plasma from the sun's surface. By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Cygnus, which translates to"the swan" in Latin, is a northern constellation that sits above the Milky Way.
"I named this image 'Serpentine' as I love the curved channel in the mudflat, mirroring the trailing stars, and the wonderful scaly texture of the mud cracks," Haworth said in the statement. "Is this the cosmic sandworm of Arrakis, from 'Dune,' or the terrifying Graboid from the film 'Tremors'?" ShaRa group member Alessandro Ravagnin said in the statement.