Insight Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2015 Winning Photos

By Space.com Staff
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Sunderland Noctilucent Cloud Display

Matt Robinson

"Sunderland Noctilucent Cloud Display," the runner up in the skyscapes category in the Royal Observatory's annual Insight Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition. Taken July 7, 2014 at Seaburn Beach, Sunderland, UK.

River of Light by Martin Campbell

Martin Campbell

"River of Light," a highly commended entry in the skyscapes category in the Royal Observatory's annual Insight Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition. Taken July 21, 2014 at Lac d’Aumar Parc National des Pyrénées, Hautes-Pyrénées, France.

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