Chris Dodkin
West Coast Correspondent
Some of the most awe inspiring images you'll ever see - just breathtaking.
The BBC have compiled a nice slide show of the finalists - and Chris Lintott who is best known as co-presenter of the BBC's The Sky at Night, and Olivia Johnson from the Royal Observatory Greenwich, talk you through them.
BBC News - Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2012
The best images are on show at the Royal Observatory Greenwich, London, until 5 February 2013. Admission free.
More information and photos here: 2012 winners : Astronomy Photographer of the Year : Exhibitions : Visit : RMG

The BBC have compiled a nice slide show of the finalists - and Chris Lintott who is best known as co-presenter of the BBC's The Sky at Night, and Olivia Johnson from the Royal Observatory Greenwich, talk you through them.
BBC News - Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2012
The best images are on show at the Royal Observatory Greenwich, London, until 5 February 2013. Admission free.
More information and photos here: 2012 winners : Astronomy Photographer of the Year : Exhibitions : Visit : RMG
