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Michael Harris Wins South Downs Astro-Photography Contest

2/16/2026

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Michael Harris won the South Downs National Park astro-photography contest with "Ancient Light" over Balsdean Valley, East Sussex.
The event marked the park’s 10th anniversary as an International Dark Sky Reserve.
Richard Murray won the "Life At Night" category with "Snail Trail To The Stars."
Nigel Stanbury won the new "South Downs To Deep Space" category with "Jellyfish Nebula" depicting a supernova.

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Michael Harris won the South Downs National Park astro-photography contest with "Ancient Light" over Balsdean Valley, East Sussex.
The event marked the park’s 10th anniversary as an International Dark Sky Reserve.
Richard Murray won the "Life At Night" category with "Snail Trail To The Stars."
Nigel Stanbury won the new "South Downs To Deep Space" category with "Jellyfish Nebula" depicting a supernova.