Astronomy Photographer of the Year is an annual photography competition and exhibition held at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich.

Every year, we're treated to spellbinding images of the night sky, from dazzling aurorae to close-up views of distant galaxies.

But there can only be one Astronomy Photographer of the Year.

Find out more about all the winning images by clicking on the links below.

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An image showing 'Andromeda, Unexpected'
An image showing 'Disconnection Event'
An image showing 'The Golden Ring'
An image showing 'Andromeda Galaxy at Arm's Length?'
An image showing 'Into the Shadow'
An image showing 'Transport the Soul'
An image showing 'The Rho Ophiuchi Cloud'
An image showing 'Baily's Beads'
An image showing 'Eclipse Totality over Sassendalen'
An image showing 'Aurora over a Glacier Lagoon'
An image showing 'Guiding Light to the Stars'
An image showing 'M51 The Whirlpool Galaxy'
An image showing 'Jupiter with lo and Ganymede'
An image showing 'Blazing Bristlecone'
An image showing 'Horsehead Nebula'