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Galaxies 2024 - Astronomy Photographer of the Year
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Best Newcomer 2024 - Astronomy Photographer of the Year
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'A cup of char'
The humble cup of tea was the most popular working-class drink by the mid-19th century.
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Annie Maunder Prize for Image Innovation 2024 – Astronomy Photographer of the Year
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Skyscapes 2024 – Astronomy Photographer of the Year
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What was a carronade?
Carronades were short heavy guns, similar to canon, used by the British Royal Navy on battleships from the late 18th century until about 1820.
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Aurorae 2024 – Astronomy Photographer of the Year
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Stars and Nebulae 2024 – Astronomy Photographer of the Year
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People's Choice Award 2024 - Astronomy Photographer of the Year
Who is YOUR Astronomy Photographer of the Year? See who won the public vote and was voted People's Choice Award winner 2024
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Cleopatra's Needle
Cleopatra's Needle is the obelisk that stands on the Thames Embankment in London. It was transported from Egypt to London in 1877.