A Chinese photographer just won £10,000 for this stunning photo of a solar eclipse

The winners of the Insight Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2016 were announced on September 15, revealing the most unique and beautiful images of space taken from Earth over the last year.

Out of 4,500 entries, 11 winners were chosen by a panel of judges in 11 categories, ranging from stunning, vibrant skyscapes to crystal-clear photos of distant planets and stars. The overall winner, Chinese photographer Yu Jun, took home £10,000 ($13,228) for his photo of a total solar eclipse.

The winning images are on display in a free exhibition at the Royal Observatory Greenwich in London from September 17 until June 28, 2017.

Here are the winning photos: