The 2024 David Malin Awards exhibition is making is way back to Deniliquin, thanks to South West Arts.
A British-born astrophotographer who brought colour to the night sky above us, Dr David Malin moved to Australia in 1975 to take up a role with what is now known as the Australian Astronomical Observatory (AAO).
In his time with AAO, he became known for his astrophotography, developing several techniques he used for scientific gain through photography.
Dr Malin’s advancements in the field of astrophotography for scientific purposes thrust him into becoming an artist, of sorts.
Working on, or producing more than 150 colour photographs while working at the AAO, his images from space were published in books, magazines and on posters around the world.
One highlight of Dr Malin’s career as an astrophotographer was in 1986, when he discovered the largest spiral galaxy discovered to date - the Malin 1.
The photography exhibition, hosted locally by South West Arts, displays the skills and abilities of some of Australia’s finest astrophotographers.
The exhibition is built entirely of the top entries from the 2023 David Malin astrophotography competition, which is an annual event held by Central West Astronomical Society.
There are six separate photographic award categories that each artist can enter - Wide Field, Deep Sky, Junior, Nightscapes, Solar System and Open Theme.
The best of the entries is now on display in the South West Arts office in End St, Deniliquin - in the former Conargo Shire Council building.
It opened on Wednesday and closes Monday.
The exhibition can be viewed today and Monday from 10am to 5pm, and tomorrow from 10am to noon.