CNN —The phases of Venus, the Aurora Australis and the International Space Station transiting the Sun all feature as category winners in the Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition.
Ryan Imperio was named the overall winner for his photograph capturing the progression of Baily’s beads during the 2023 annular eclipse, according to a Thursday statement from the Royal Observatory Greenwich, which runs the competition.
“These are a challenge to capture due to their brevity and the precise timing needed.”Imperio said that he didn’t expect to win the competition.
“The images selected each year are absolutely astonishing and I am both thrilled and honoured to have my photo among them,” he said in the statement.
Editor’s note: A version of this story appeared in CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter.
Persons:
Ryan Imperio, ” Imperio, ”, Ed Bloomer, Victoria Lane
Organizations:
CNN, Space, Astronomy, Royal Observatory Greenwich, Royal Observatory, Royal Museums Greenwich, National Maritime Museum
Locations:
Victoria, London