Here are 31 of the best space photographs of the year
Bright green auroras dance above a Norwegian lake in just one of dozens of new photos shortlisted for a 2016 astrophotography prize.
The shortlisted photos, chosen for the Insight Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2016, reveal everything from an amazing image of the International Space Station to star trails circling stark landscapes around the world.
Winners will be announced on September 15 in a variety of different categories honoring the best photos of the moon, planets, galaxies, the sun and other cosmic sights.
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"The competition, which is run by the Royal Observatory Greenwich in association with Insight Investment and BBC Sky at Night Magazine, is now in its eighth year and continues to go from strength to strength, receiving a record number of over 4,500 spectacular entries from enthusiastic amateurs and professional photographers from over 80 countries spanning the globe," a statement from the organization says.
Here's a look at some of the most stunning pictures.
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