Disclosed images of space photography contest

The winner in 2011 showed the phenomenon of Whirlpool Galaxy, and this year, the focus is on the phenomenon of Venus and the transition between the Earth and the Sun.

The fourth version of the Astronomy Photographer competition, sponsored by the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, and Night Sky magazine, chose the best images of the universe, which took place in the last contest of 2011 and can be seen from today and until February 5, 2013, at the headquarters of the observatory, in London.

Astronomy TechnoAstronomy Technologies help treat myopia logies help treat myopia

The University of Valencia (Spain) apply-optical technology so far only used in astronomy to study images of the universe in order to avoid the development of myopia, considered the most common eye disease worldwide.

Robert Montes Mico, Professor of Optics, has achieved one of the prestigious projects of the European Research Council, awarded to senior researchers worldwide with a budget of a million and a half Euros, to study for five years promoting signals processes that generate myopia.

September and will last 89 days and 20 hours

There will be a penumbral lunar eclipse on November 28, which will be visible in Spain

 Fall hit the 16.49 hours (GMT) on Saturday, September 22, and will last 89 days and 20 hours. The season will end on December 21 with the arrival of winter, according to the National Geographic Institute.