Starry, starry night: The best astronomy images from Yahoo's Picture Of The Day

These extraordinary images show you don't need a spacecraft to witness the wonders of the universe. The majestic beauty of space has been captured from the English coastline to the mountains of Colorado. The images were taken by members of Yahoo's own Flickr group, which allows users to share their stunning images and the fascinating stories behind them with a chance to win top slot in 'Picture Of The Day'. If you would like to contribute click here to find out how.