Astronomy Photographer Of The Year 2022
Astronomy Photographer Of The Year 2022 is now open for entries!
The Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2022, annual astronomy photography competition, the world’s best space photography organized by Royal Museums Greenwich has been recently open for entries inviting everyone world wide to participate with they best shots.
About Competition
The Astronomy Photographer of the Year 14 competition is now open for entries!
Astronomy Photographer of the Year is an annual astronomy photography competition, organized by the Royal Museums Greenwich, showcasing the world’s best space photography, from spectacular skyscapes to mind-blowing images of distant planets and galaxies.
Every year, photographers from across the globe compete to be part of the final exhibition and take home the prestigious title.
There are eight different categories for adult photographers (adult entrants must be aged 16 or over):
➜ Aurorae
➜ Galaxies
➜ Our Moon
➜ Our Sun
➜ People and Space
➜ Planets, Comets and Asteroids
➜ Skyscapes
➜ Stars and Nebulae
There are no separate categories in the Young competition (young entrants must be aged 15 or under). Entries may feature any astronomical subject.
Photographers of all skill levels are invited to submit up to 10 images to the competition.
Winners will be announced at the online Awards Ceremony in September.
For further information about this competition please visit the official website.
Astronomy Photographer Of The Year 2022 - Entry fees
There is a £10 fee per entrant to enter the competition, covering up to 10 images. The Young Competition and Special Prizes are exempt from this fee.
Eligibility
Astronomy Photographer of the Year is open to anyone worldwide. The Adult competition is open to anyone aged 16 and over, and the Young competition is open to anyone under 16.
Prize
The overall winner chosen from amongst all the Adult competition category winners will receives 10,000 GBP and the title of Astronomy Photographer of the Year.
The judges will also award two Special Prizes: the Manju Mehrotra Family Trust Prize for Best Newcomer and the Annie Maunder Prize for Image Innovation. Both winners will receive 750 GBP.