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Ancient Light Captures Top Astro-Photography Prize
16 Feb
Summary
- Michael Harris won with 'Ancient Light' showing Milky Way over barn.
- Contest marked 10th anniversary of International Dark Sky Reserve.
- Other winning photos featured snails and deep space nebulae.
The South Downs National Park's annual astro-photography competition has concluded with Michael Harris securing the top prize for his stunning image, "Ancient Light." This photograph beautifully captures the Milky Way arching over an abandoned barn in Balsdean Valley, near Brighton. The contest was held to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the park's designation as an International Dark Sky Reserve, an achievement celebrated for its exceptional night sky quality.
Further celebrating the nocturnal wonders, Richard Murray's "Snail Trail to the Stars" earned accolades in the Life at Night category. His image uniquely features a snail positioned beneath the Plough asterism. Adding to the celestial showcase, Nigel Stanbury's photograph, "Jellyfish Nebula," claimed victory in the new South Downs to Deep Space category. This image depicts the remains of a supernova, located approximately 5,000 light-years away, offering a glimpse into cosmic history.
