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Exhibition Preview: Images of Starlight

View a selection of the 81 photos now on display as part of a stunning astronomy showcase at Linen Hall Library
  • Martin Campbell Dungannon River Of Light  Astronomy Photographer Of The Year  2015 Highly Commended Image.jpg

    River of Light by Martin Campbell

    Belfast's Linen Hall Library is shooting for the stars with the launch of a new exhibition of astronomical photographs taken in Northern Ireland.

    Images of Starlight
  • peter martin Enniskillen - andromeda copy.jpg

    Andromeda by Peter Martin

    Opening on Tuesday, August 2, Images of Starlight features 81 large scale photos, including some never-before-seen, which dramatically capture the mystery, infinity and beauty of the universe.

    Images of Starlight
  • Bernie Brown Strangford Donaghadee full moon

    Donaghadee Full Moon by Bernie Brown

    From the sparkling curtain of the Milky Way to romantic moonscapes to the electric colour undulations in the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights), the collection includes 24 images by Northern Ireland astrophotographers.

    Images of Starlight
  • Martin Campbell Dungannon - Orion's Belt  copy.jpg

    Orion's Belt by Martin Campbell

    It also demonstrates how the rapid advance of technology allows today’s astronomers to take photos of better quality than those taken by the biggest and most advanced professional telescopes before the digital era.

    Images of Starlight
  • Paul Evens Ballygally Antrim coast aurora160407.jpg

    Antrim Coast Aurora by Paul Evens

    Produced by the Irish Astronomical Association in conjunction with the Irish Astronomical Society and the Irish Federation of Astronomical Societies, the exhibition was launched to acclaim in Dublin earlier this year.

    Images of Starlight
  • Bernie Brown Strangford H & W moon 3722

    H & W Moon by Bernie Brown

    It includes the Irish winners of the International Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition, organized by the Royal Greenwich Observatory in London.

    Images of Starlight
  • David Stewart Belfast Solar Eclipse Montage

    Solar Eclipse Montage by David Stewart

    It also features what's believed to be the largest and most detailed image of a constellation ever taken by an astrophotographer.

    Images of Starlight
  • Pat O'Neill Belfast - Hale Bopp cleaned up  copy.jpg

    Hale Bopp by Pat O'Neill

    The launch day featured a series of talks by three of the astronomers involved as well as guidance and advice on imaging the night sky with standard DSLR cameras.

    Images of Starlight
  • Bernie Brown Strangford Supermoon eclipse Belfast City Hall 3505.jpg

    Supermoon Eclipse Belfast City Hall by Bernie Brown

    There was also a display of equipment used for viewing and imaging the night sky, including binoculars, telescopes and cameras.

    Images of Starlight
  • Andy McCrea Bangor - Solar Eclipse

    Solar Eclipse by Andy McCrea

    Images of Starlight is free to attend and runs until Friday, September 30.

    Images of Starlight
  • John McKeon Swords 4_planets_ 76 .jpg

    4 Planets by John McKeon

    For more information and events at the Linen Hall Library visit www.linenhall.com.

    Images of Starlight

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