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 StarlightAndromeda 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 StarlightDonaghadee 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 StarlightOrion'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 StarlightAntrim 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 StarlightH & 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 StarlightSolar 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 StarlightHale 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 StarlightSupermoon 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 StarlightSolar Eclipse by Andy McCrea
Images of Starlight is free to attend and runs until Friday, September 30.
Images of Starlight4 Planets by John McKeon
For more information and events at the Linen Hall Library visit www.linenhall.com.
Images of Starlight
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