Some photographers shoot celebrity portraits, while others prefer celestial bodies of an entirely different sort. Every year, the Central West Astronomical Society in Australia celebrates those astrophotographers with the CWAS David Malin Awards.

Judged by world-renowned astrophotographer David Malin, the competition honors both technical skill and the night-sky photography that showcases the beauty of our solar system.

Below, find the winners of the 2016 awards alongside a handful of standout honorable mentions. For the full list of astrophotographs, in addition to additional information about the exhibit, which is currently on view at the CSIRO Parkes Observatory Visitors Centre, head to the awards' website.