Is there anything more breathtaking and surreal than outer space? Often, I feel like there absolutely isn't. Maybe it's because of all the celestial masterpieces stars, galaxies, and planets paint, effortlessly sweeping us off our feet? Or maybe we feel this way about space because it's something we can't touch, tame, or change? Or perhaps, it's because of that nostalgic feeling you get when it's a warm summer night and you raise your head and look up at the sky and all the stars simultaneously remind you of how truly small you are (but in the best way possible)?
But now, let's get to the point. Insight Investment Astronomy Photographer of the Year is the largest international competition of its kind which, every year, showcases the best space photography from a global community of astrophotographers. The winners of the 2020 competition have just been announced and they're all absolutely stunning. Bored Panda invites you to look through some of the most spectacular photos from this year's space photography competition and choose your favorites!
#21 Young Competition Runner Up - 'Detached Prominences' By Thea Hutchinson

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47points
#23 Annie Maunder Prize For Image Innovation Winner - 'Dark River' (Detail) By Julie Hill

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44points
#25 Galaxies Runner Up - 'Ngc 3628 With 300,000 Light Year Long Tail' By Mark Hanson

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42points
#26 People And Space Winner - 'The Prison Of Technology' By Rafael Schmall

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41points
#28 Planets, Comets And Asteroids Runner Up - 'In The Outer Reaches' By Martin Lewis

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35points





