2012 Astronomy Photographer of the Year

Now in its fourth year the Astronomy Photographer of the year competition winners for 2012 have been announced. The competition is run by The Royal Observatory, Greenwich in partnership with The Sky at Night magazine.

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Pleiades Cluster by Jacob von Chorus (Canada), aged 15

I am quiet impressed with the under-16s winner Jacob von Chorus and his picture of the Pleiades Cluster.

I congratulate all the winners and urge everyone to view the pictures, which can be found here.

Links

Royal Museums Greenwhich

Sky at Night Magazine