Ningxia man named top astronomy photographer in UK event

Dong Shuchang (left) heads for the Mount Qomolangma with his friend. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Dong said he has been dabbling in photography since the beginning of 2018 and he was keen on the starry photograph.

In primary school, Dong's father bought him the science book A Brief History Of Time by Stephen Hawking. From that time on, Dong was deeply attracted to the magical planetary pictures.

He also got an astronomical telescope from his father and he watched lots of documentaries and TV series related to the cosmos.

As a native of the Ningxia Hui autonomous region, Dong said he had an emotional attachment to the region. He has become a frequent visitor to the scenic spots such as the Tengger Desert, the Mu Us Desert, and the North Beach in the region.