Astronomy photography, or more simply astrophotography is the process of capturing the heavens above – either on their own, or as in many of the works shown here, with terrestrial subjects (termed ‘nightscapes‘ by the wider community). Each of these images captures a specific moment in the evolution of the universe: stars, suns, moons, aurorae, and much in between. While we can’t see the universe with this level of fidelity through our unaided eyes, every day technology brings us closer.
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After dark, the world around is gets a little bit... unusual. Where what our eyes perceive may be drab and dull, how the universe at large sees itself is something altogether more impressive. Under UV, lichens draping the rocks exhibit strong biofluorescence, shining in oranges and reds - counter to the strong blue response of the grasses.
Doubletree
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Drive-In
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From Below
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Galactic Ghost
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Omphalotus nidiformis, an otherwise totally normal fungi cosmopolitan to Australia’s subtropical and temperate climes, shares a secret only a few handful of terrestrial species have mastered – they can conjure light. On a particularly lucky night, you might even see one of these phantasms hiding under the rising jewel of our night sky, the Milky Way’s galactic centre.
Good Little Diver
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Hunter
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Sometimes, it all just comes together. This morning – one of the most harrowing, but formative of my life – was one such morning.
I love you, Annie, you will always be home.
Kelvedon
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Lorelei
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