The Astronomy Photographer of the Year is an annual astronomy photography competition showcasing the world’s best space photography, from spectacular skyscapes to mind-blowing images of distant planets and galaxies.

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.

There is no entry fee

.

Eligibility

Open to anyone worldwide.

Prize

The judges will select a winner, runner-up and one highly commended entry from each category.

• Winner: 1,500 GBP

• Runner-up: 500 GBP

• Highly commended: 250 GBP

The overall winner will receive

10,000 GBP

and the title of Astronomy Photographer of the Year. Moreover, the judges will also award two Special Prizes: the Sir Patrick Moore Prize for Best Newcomer and the Annie Maunder Prize for Image Innovation. Both winners will receive 750 GBP.