Contest results “Amazing Astronomical Photos” Year 2022 Unveils “Best Astronomical Photos” of the Year
National Astronomical Research Institute (Public Organization) Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (TSU) announces the results of the 2022 Astronomical Photo Contest Night of Geminids Comet Leonard, the Milky Way and Panchsuriya” is the best astronomical photographic wonder this year.
Mr. Suparerk Krihanon, Director of the Center for Academic Affairs and Astronomical Communications, on behalf of the contest organizing committee, revealed that the National Institute of Astronomical Research (Public Organization) organizes an astronomical photo contest on the topic “Amazing Astronomical Photographs” for the 17th consecutive year, is the only stage in Thailand that is open to amateur astronomers. And photography lovers from all over the country come to compete in photography using astronomy as a problem, divided into 5 categories: photographing objects in deep space; astronomical phenomenon Solar System Objects natural scenery and astronomy and phenomena occurring in the Earth’s atmosphere The award-winning photograph in each of the 2022 categories is a supernova remnant. Night of Geminids Comet Leonard, the Milky Way and Panchsuriya
Mr. Suparerk added that The atmosphere of this year’s competition is lively and fierce. and attractive amateurs More than 500 entries have been submitted to the contest in all categories, each of which is amazingly beautiful as the title of the contest. It also requires both photography skills. image processing And the important thing is knowledge and understanding of the nature of astronomical phenomena and various celestial objects in order to obtain the desired photographs. Because astronomy photography is a combination of science and art. That is, in addition to being beautiful in art. can also be explained by scientific principles And these beauties can help inspire an interest in science. understand astronomical phenomena and the nature of various celestial objects even more
All award-winning photographs will be used to produce as a learning medium for astronomy in various formats such as the astronomical calendar. Organize exhibitions of astronomical photographs on various occasions, including disseminating them in various channels. for the public to impress and thoroughly experience the wonderful beauty of the sky, stars, including various astronomical phenomena
The results of the 2022 Astronomical Photography Contest on the topic of “Fantastic Astronomical Photos” are as follows:
1) Deep Sky Objects
- award winning
Vela Supernova Remnant photo.
By Mr. Ratthachon Angmanee - 1st Runner-up Award
Image of ARP 271 NGC 5246 and NGC 5247
By Mr. Michael Selby - 2nd Runner Up Award
Eastern Orion Nebula
By Mr. Wachira Thomas - consolation prize
Crab Nebula Pictures
By Mr. Kitcha Jearawattanakanok
2) Types of astronomical phenomena
- award winning
Night of Geminids photo.
By Mr. Wachira Thomas - 1st Runner Up Award
ภาพ Jupiter Moon (IO and Ganymede) Occultation and IO Eclipse with GRS
By Mr. Chayapol Panichlert - 2nd Runner Up Award
Picture of a partial solar eclipse in Samut Prakan.
By Mr. Pawit Thawornsak - consolation prize
Lunar Eclipse Sequence above the top of the Chedi of Wat Hua Khu, Bangkok.
By Mr. Narathip Raksa
3) Photo types of objects in the solar system
- award winning
Leonard Christmas Tails Pictures
By Mr. Wachira Thomas - 1st Runner-up Award
The Symphony of Venus, the goddess of beauty and eternal melody.
By Mr. Chayapol Panichlert - 2nd Runner Up Award
The portraits of our family
By Mr. Keerati Khamkongyoo - Honorable Mention Photo C2021 A1 Leonard (Jan 3rd, 2022)
By Mr. Narathip Raksa
4) Types of photographs of natural landscapes and astronomy
- award winning
Yellowstone hot spring pictures
By Mr. Wisanu Boonrawd - 1st Runner-up, Long Twilight Photo
By Mr. Wachira Thomas - 2nd Runner Up Award
Picture of the Milky Way at Noen 103 Viewpoint, Doi Pha Tang
By Mr. Pathompong Chanthachot - consolation prize
Picture of the Milky Way with corals out of the water, Surin Island
By Mr. Rachen Wongpek
5) Types of photographs of phenomena occurring in the Earth’s atmosphere
- award winning
Picture 2022 6 14 Panjasuriya
By Mr. Kraisorn Chaithong - 1st Runner Up Award
Moondog pictures
By Mr. Supachat Worongsurat - 2nd Runner Up Award
Red Sprites photo.
By Mr. Phakin Thapong - consolation prize
Omega Sun at Unseen Samut Sakhon
By Mr. Songpol Teskit
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