Astrophotography awards showcase stunning celestial images
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Astrophotography awards showcase stunning celestial images

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  • The David Malin Awards announced winners for this year's astrophotography competition.
  • Stefan Buda's image of the lunar Apennines won the overall winner category.
  • Other winners included Andy Campbell and Brighton Seeley, showcasing various celestial phenomena.
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The David Malin Awards, an international astrophotography competition, recently announced its winners, showcasing breathtaking images of the night sky. The awards, named after the renowned British-Australian astronomer David Frederick Malin, are organized by the Central West Astronomical Society in New South Wales, Australia. This year's competition attracted submissions from amateur astronomers and photographers worldwide, with judges including Peter Ward, Alex Cherney, and Selena Simpson. The overall winner, Stefan Buda, captured a high-definition image of the lunar Apennines, revealing details such as the Apollo 15 landing site. Other notable winners included Andy Campbell and Brighton Seeley, whose works depicted deep sky phenomena and auroras, respectively. The winning images will be exhibited at the Parkes Observatory, although independent confirmation of the competition's details remains limited.