Undated handout photo issued by South Downs National Park Authority of Startrail Chestnut Tree by Anthony Whitbourn, which was highly commended in the living Dark Skies category of the South Downs National Park's astrophotography competition. More than 150 entries were received for the National Park's first cosmic photography contest and a judging panel has now chosen the winners across three categories. Issue date: Monday February 15, 2021. PA Photo. See PA story ENVIRONMENT DarkSkies. Photo credit should read: Anthony Whitbourn/South Downs National Park Authority/PA Wire
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Startrail Chestnut Tree by Anthony Whitbourn, which was highly commended in the living Dark Skies category of the South Downs National Park’s astrophotography competition. More than 150 entries were received for the National Park’s first cosmic photography contest and a judging panel has now chosen the winners across three categories. Anthony Whitbourn/South Downs National Park Authority/PA Wire
