Kuwaiti photographer makes history with ‘Quiet Predator’

According to the Arab Times Kuwait, Kuwaiti photographer Ali Alobaidly has been named the overall winner of the prestigious ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition, organized annually by the Royal Observatory Greenwich. His winning entry, titled 'Quiet Predator,' features a detailed capture of the Shark Nebula, a dark absorption nebula located in the constellation Cepheus.

The competition, which attracts entries from professional and amateur astrophotographers globally, recognizes excellence in capturing celestial bodies and phenomena. Alobaidly’s achievement marks a notable moment for regional talent in the field of space imaging, highlighting the technical skill required to photograph deep-space objects with high clarity and artistic composition.

The Royal Observatory Greenwich, part of the Royal Museums Greenwich in London, hosts this competition to celebrate the intersection of science and art. The winning images are typically displayed in an exhibition at the National Maritime Museum, providing a platform for photographers to showcase the complexities of the night sky to a broad audience. Alobaidly’s success is expected to draw further attention to the growing community of astronomy enthusiasts within the Gulf region.