Midlands aurora borealis photo among winners of national competitionA photo of the aurora borealis by Offaly man Seanie Morris, from Blueball, has been selected as one of the winners in in the 2024 Reach for the Stars astrophotography competition run by the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS). Seanie's photo, entitled ‘Sam and Lucy's first BIG aurora’ was the winning entry in the competition's ‘Night Sky in Your Hand’ category. The competition winners were selected by a judging panel following a meticulous judging process of over 200 entries. What is most important is that the images are a window into what is happening in our universe, and they can contribute to our understanding of the night sky. I hope that the night sky continues to be a source of inspiration, creativity and wisdom going forward."

Source: Irish Independent July 24, 2024 16:50 UTC