Discover the winning photos of the 2019 astronomy photographer of the year 2019

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The photographer of the year Insight Investment in Astronomy has just announced the winners of its 2019 competition. As every year, the photos are a treat for all lovers of astronomy and astrophotography. Even if you are not one, these beautiful photos will make you love astrophotography.

And the winner is…

This is the eleventh year of the contest and this year it has received a record number of registrations: more than 4,600 registrations from 90 countries worldwide. Hungarian photographer László Francsics won the title of Royal Observatory Greenwich's of Insight Investment Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2019. His photo "Into the Shadow" was taken in Budapest, Hungary, and represents a creative and artistic composition of the 35 phases of the total lunar eclipse that occurred on January 21, 2019.

In the shade © László Francsics (Hungary) – WINNER AND GENERAL WINNER

Competition Judge Ed Robinson said:

"For a single image to multiple exhibits capturing this event with such positioning accuracy, creative innovation and beauty are nothing less than a mastery. The colors of our atmosphere projected on the Moon's disk during the eclipse are not only pleasing from an artistic point of view, but also allow to understand such events that can reveal aspects of our part, both thin and essential, of our atmosphere. In this year celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first lunar landings, it makes sense that this year's overall winning image reflects such a vibrant and captivating view of our moon. A worthy winner indeed ".

Judge Oana Sandu of the European Southern Observatory (ESO) added: "The original composition, the quality of the shots, the chromatic and visual impact, constitute a photograph that will attract the attention and interest of the viewer. "

The prices

The first place earned Mr. Francsics the prize of £ 10,000. His photo will be on display at the winning photo exhibition, which will open at the National Museum of the Sea on September 13, 2019. Photos of all the winners, finalists and congratulations, as well as a selection 68 pre-selected images. The winners of all other categories and the young photographer of the year in astronomy will receive £ 1,500. There are also prizes for the finalists (£ 500) and highly recommended entries (£ 250). The winners of the special prize will receive £ 750. All winners will receive a one-year subscription to BBC Sky at Night Magazine.

And now the photos!

So, if the route takes you to London between September 13, 2019 and April 26, 2020, be sure to visit the exhibition at the National Maritime Museum. Alternatively, you can order a book containing the winning photos. And of course, you can watch the winning photos by scrolling through them. 🙂

For those who never tire of enough in astronomy photos (which I can fully understand and understand), here are other collections:

Enjoy!