Astronomy Photographer of the Year: Collection 3

Hardback

Main Details

Title Astronomy Photographer of the Year: Collection 3
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Royal Observatory Greenwich
By (author) Collins Astronomy
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:200
Dimensions(mm): Height 266,Width 266
Category/GenrePhotographs: collections
Popular astronomy and space
ISBN/Barcode 9780007598694
ClassificationsDewey:779.952
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint Collins
Publication Date 18 September 2014
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

All the winning and shortlisted images from the 2014 Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition, which is organized by the Royal Observatory, Greenwich. The images are submitted in one of the following categories: * Earth and Space * Our Solar System * Deep Space * Young Astronomy Photographer of the Year And can also be entered for one of the special prizes: * Best Newcomer * People and Space * Robotic Scope Each image is accompanied by caption, photographer, location and technical details. Exhibition Every year the Royal Observatory, Greenwich hosts a free exhibition of the winners of the Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition, showcasing some incredible images of the sky. www.rmg.co.uk/astrophoto

Author Biography

The Royal Observatory, Greenwich is the home of Greenwich Mean Time and the Prime Meridian of the World, making it the official starting point for each new day and year. It is also home to London's only planetarium, the Harrison timekeepers and the UK's largest refracting telescope. It runs the annual Astronomy Photographer of the Year exhibition.

Reviews

"a magnificent treat for astronomers everywhere" Good Book Guide "This is an ideal gift for lovers of photography, astronomy and the natural world." The Irish News "A truly stunning collection of images from some of the world's top amateur astrophotographers." Will Gater (Astronomer) "a useful guide for anyone hoping to develop their astrophotography skills." Outdoor Photography