When you combine the dynamic objects in our solar system with the distant bodies of the universe, you get award-winning photos.
Each year, the Royal Museums Greenwich holds its "Insight Astronomy Photographer of the Year" contest. The winning photos are showcased in an exhibit at the Royal Observatory Greenwich for all to enjoy.
This year's batch of winners were spectacular.
"The quality of this year's field of over 2,700 images from across the globe meant that there was some lively debate over the judging," said BBC Sky and Night Magazine Editor Chris Bramley, one of the judges. "Each and every category contained images of a jaw-dropping standard."
Check them out:
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Late last year, Comet Siding Spring flew closer to the red planet Mars than any other comet in recorded history. And German photographer Sebastian Voltmer caught it on camera: Mars is extremely bright in this photo because of Voltmer's exposure settings and you can just make out the white tail of Comet Siding Spring located left of Mars.
Learn more about Sebastian Voltmer's work on his website astrophoto.de.
Italy-based photographer Paolo Porcellana caught this solar prominence leaping across the face of our sun. Porcellana is also founder of the YouTube channel Backyard Astronomy, which features astronomy videos from amateurs and professionals.
Check out Paolo Porcellana's Backyard Astronomy YouTube channel.
Earlier this year, comet C/2014 Q2, also called Comet Lovejoy, passed close to Earth, making it one of the brightest comets in the night sky at that time. This photo was taken by 15-year-old George Martin, earning him first place in the contest's "Young Astronomy Photographer of the Year" category.
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