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Perseid meteor shower captured over Stonehenge
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A photographer has said it was an "immense privilege" to have his image of a meteor shower recognised as Nasa's astronomy picture of the day.

Somerset photographer, Josh Dury, took the shot on Friday as the Perseid meteor shower streaked through the sky above Stonehenge in Wiltshire.

Mr Dury also captured the central band of the Milky Way galaxy running nearly vertical through the centre of the image.

Reacting to getting recognised by Nasa, he said: "In the world of astronomy it can't get any bigger than that."

The astronomical agency nominates a picture each day which it believes best captures the fascinating depths of our universe, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.

The Perseid meteor shower occurs over several nights in mid-August.

It peaked on Friday but will still be visible on Monday and Tuesday night, especially as skies are expected to be clear.

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Mr Dury said he thought people's "best chance" to see the meteor shower was on Monday evening.

"The milky way is out, potential for the Northern Lights as well. Go somewhere dark and try and have a look out," he said.
 
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He's been a busy boy!

Somerset photographer wins award with 'holy grail' shot

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A Somerset photographer has won the Historic Photographer of the Year Award 2023, reigniting his passion and career in the art.

Josh Dury's photo of the Callanish Stones on the Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, claimed the top spot in the overall winner category.

He said: "Standing stones at sunrise with a gentle mist rising? That's the holy grail for historical photography. Absolute perfection."

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Mr Dury's photo of the Milky Way above the Callanish Stones was shortisted for a prestigious astrophotography competition

Josh Dury's background is in astrophotography and he was also recently shortlisted for a prestigious award in this field, for another photo taken of the Callanish stones
 
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Winter is now officially over. Problem is, we seemed to have gone straight to summer, with temps at 34 degrees yesterday & today.

These images are from mid New South Wales with beautiful sunsets & sunrises.
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Just watching the sunset and the cruise ship Regal Princess just sailing past...on nights like this there can't be many prettier ports in the world to sail in/out of...

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These ships are truly massive when you're up close to them

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Fingers crossed for some Northern Lights action later...
 
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