Shortlist astronomical photos Bashny.Net

In late September 2014 in London, will choose the best astronomical photos of the year. This contest is held in conjunction with the Greenwich Observatory "Bi-bi-si." Contestants sent more than 2, 5 thousand. Shots, and then the jury made the short list.





This aurora was photographed on the beach in Norway. The phenomenon lasted for almost 10 minutes, but the photographer is not just able to shoot him. It is noteworthy that the picture is a panorama and allows you to enjoy this phenomenon in all its glory



This image was able to do while walking through the Icelandic cave height of 1, 3 km. In some places the "roof" of the crumbling cave, and through the opening in her snow-covered. In addition, through this hole, you can see the northern lights, which is the main subject of the photo


At 7, 5 thousand. Light years from Earth, the constellation Cassiopeia, its shape resembling the letter W. And in this constellation has a Heart Nebula (IC 1805). It is formed by the stellar wind


In this photo taken in the United States, the father and son watching the comet C / 2011 L4 (PANSTARRS). It was March 5, 2013. The next time you see the comet from Earth with the naked eye will only be possible through a 110 thousand. Years



Passengers flying over the Atlantic from London to New York, was fortunate enough to see from the window of the aurora. One of the passengers even took pictures of it



In this photograph managed to capture the classic Connect bodies. Earth satellite - the Moon - in this case acts as the object of which is to the right of Jupiter


This full star photo was taken in the United States located in the National Park Grand Teton. In addition, this landscape photographed in a landmark for tourists and a beautiful place - the so-called flowing through the Oxbow bend of the Snake River Park



This photograph taken in a suburb of the capital of Argentina Buenos Aires, once again demonstrating the Earth's rotation through the motion of the stars. This image is also made using time-lapse imaging
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] This is a rare snapshot of a binary star ρ-Ophiuchus, which is located in the constellation Ophiuchus. Slow shutter speed allows the image to see colorful clouds of gas that the naked eye would not be able to notice

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In this photograph taken on the African savannah, you can see an imaginary line formed by three planets - Jupiter, Venus and Mercury - in June 2013. Another feature of this image is imprinted on it sunset



In this picture captures the Crescent Nebula, located in the constellation Cygnus. And this nebula, in turn, is an accumulation of gas from the stellar winds emanating from the star Wolf - Rayet



Another picture in which you can see the northern lights. And he did well in Norway. His blue part - nitrogen emission, green - oxygen, and red - a mixture of two gases

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