Lambda Centauri Vorte (IC 2944) by Andy Campbell (Australia).

ASTRO2021 is an extension of the group’s mission to save the night sky from light pollution.

The collection of winning photos certainly makes a great case for keeping our night skies clear and visible.

Lambda Centauri Vorte

Lambda Centauri Vorte (IC 2944) by Andy Campbell (Australia). Astronomy Photographer of 2021

Australian photographerAndy Campbellwas awarded the title of Astronomy Photographer of 2021.

Campbell is well-known in theastrophotographycommunity and his portfolio of images speaks for itself.

Through his work, we are transported away to mysterious galaxies and nebulae.

NGC 6357

Lobster Fra Diavolo (NGC 6357 by Andy Campbell (Australia). Astronomy Photographer of 2021

By educating the public, businesses, and government officials, they hope to reverse light pollution.

Check out the winners of the inaugural ASTRO2021 photo competition by Save a Star.

Lobster Fra Diavolo (NGC 6357 by Andy Campbell (Australia).

Star Trails Over a Lit Up Tent on a Mountain

Mountain Basecamp by Larryn Rae (New Zealand). Nightscape Photographer of 2021

Astronomy Photographer of 2021

Mountain Basecamp by Larryn Rae (New Zealand).

Nightscape Photographer of 2021

The Galactic Center by Mehmet Ergun (Germany).

Winner, Stars, Nebulae

Kaleidoscope by Marybeth Kiczenski (United States).

Stars and Nebulae

“The Galactic Center” by Mehmet Ergün (Germany). Winner, Stars, Nebulae

Winner, Aurorae

Palm Land Under Stars by Mohammad Sadeq Hayati (Iran).

Taranaki Trails by Larryn Rae (New Zealand).

Nightscape Photographer of 2021

Rainbow Stars Rain by Louis Leroux-Gere (France).

Colorful Aurora Over Water

“Kaleidoscope” by Marybeth Kiczenski (United States). Winner, Aurorae

Winner, Star Trails

Sun Spot Hill by Jordi Coy (Spain).

Winner, The Moon, The Sun.

C/2020 M3 (ATLAS) and the Nebulae of Auriga by Lionel Majzik (Hungary).

Milky Way Under Palm Trees

“Palm Land Under Stars” by Mohammad Sadeq Hayati (Iran). Winner, Milky Way

Winner, Planets, Asteroids

Through Astro-Advocacy they are calling for a decrease in light pollution.

Deep in the Heart of Mordor (NGC 7293) by Andy Campbell (Australia).

Astronomy Photographer of 2021

Into Infinity by Larryn Rae (New Zealand).

Star Trails in the Night Sky

Taranaki Trails by Larryn Rae (New Zealand). Nightscape Photographer of 2021

Nightscape Photographer of 2021

Godafoss Flow by Larryn Rae (New Zealand).

Nightscape Photographer of 2021

The Silver Dollar by Patrick Winkler (Austria).

Winner, Galaxies

Neowise by Lukas Vesely (Czech Republic).

Colorful Star Trails Over a Hill

“Rainbow Stars Rain” by Louis Leroux-Gere (France). Winner, Star Trails

Winner, Comets, Meteors

Blue Chilli Nebula (Vela SNR) by Andy Campbell (Australia).

Astronomy Photographer of 2021

Sun Over the Hill

“Sun Spot Hill” by Jordi Coy (Spain). Winner, The Moon, The Sun.

C/2020 M3 (ATLAS) and the Nebulae of Auriga

“C/2020 M3 (ATLAS) and the Nebulae of Auriga” by Lionel Majzik (Hungary). Winner, Planets, Asteroids

Nebula Photography

Deep in the Heart of Mordor (NGC 7293) by Andy Campbell (Australia). Astronomy Photographer of 2021

Northern Lights Over Water

Into Infinity by Larryn Rae (New Zealand). Nightscape Photographer of 2021

Aurora Over a Waterfall

Godafoss Flow by Larryn Rae (New Zealand). Nightscape Photographer of 2021

Silver Dollar Galaxy

“The Silver Dollar” by Patrick Winkler (Austria). Winner, Galaxies

Neowise Comet Falling Over a Tree

“Neowise” by Lukáš Veselý (Czech Republic). Winner, Comets, Meteors

Blue Chilli Nebula

Blue Chilli Nebula (Vela SNR) by Andy Campbell (Australia). Astronomy Photographer of 2021