About Image

  • Winner: DAPY 2023
  • Astrophotographer: Amal Biju
  • City: Kollam

Judges Comment

The winning image of star trails in Orion is a breathtaking masterpiece that captures the essence of our cosmic neighborhood. It portrays the constellation Orion, known for its distinctive shape resembling a mighty hunter, with its prominent stars Betelgeuse, Rigel, and the three belt stars—Alnitak, Alnilam, and Mintaka. But what sets this image apart is the trail of stars that weaves an ethereal tapestry across the sky. Moreover the crisp of the image make it DAPY 2023.

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