Astronomy Photographer of the Year - Our Moon Category
£1,500 Cash Prize
Astronomy Photographer of the Year - Our Moon Category is a competition by Royal Museums Greenwich for children aged 16–25, open to students across India.
Mode
Online
Fee
£10
Duration
The submission period typically runs for about two months, from early January to early March each year.
Format
Individual
Time needed
Varies depending on the photographer's process for capturing and processing images. The application itself takes a few hours.
About This Opportunity
The 'Our Moon' category is a key part of the globally acclaimed Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition, organized by the Royal Museums Greenwich. This category invites photographers to submit images that capture the beauty and astronomical details of Earth's natural satellite, including phenomena like lunar eclipses and occultations.
Open to amateur and professional photographers worldwide aged 16 and over, this competition seeks compelling images of the Moon. Key benefits include substantial cash prizes, international recognition, and having work showcased in a major exhibition at the National Maritime Museum, offering immense prestige in the astrophotography community.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Age Range
- 16 - 25 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Academic requirement
No specific academic requirements. Open to both amateur and professional photographers.
Prerequisites
- Access to photography equipment.
- Basic knowledge of astrophotography techniques.
Age: 16 years and over. Location: Open to participants worldwide, including India. Requirements: Open to both amateur and professional photographers. Participants can submit up to 10 images online.
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Academic Details
Difficulty: Mixed Levels
What's covered
Photographs of the Moon, including lunar eclipses and the occultation of stars and planets. Images of the Moon alongside earthly scenery or into Skyscapes.
Rewards & Recognition
Award
£1,500
The overall winner, chosen from all adult category winners, receives a grand prize of £10,000. The winner of the 'Our Moon' category receives £1,500. Runners-up get £500 and highly commended entries get £250.
Prizes
Magazine Subscription & Book
All winners receive a one-year subscription to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and their work is published in the prestigious Astronomy Photographer of the Year book.
Recognition
International Recognition
Skills your child builds
Rounds & format
Single round submission.
How entries are judged
Images are judged on their technical skill, artistic merit, and originality. The judging panel consists of experts in the fields of astronomy and photography.
Selection process
A winner, runner-up, and one highly commended entry are selected from each category. The overall winner of the competition is then chosen from the pool of the eight adult category winners.
How to apply
- 1Register and create an account on the official competition website.
- 2Pay the one-time entry fee of £10 for the adult competition.
- 3Upload up to ten images across any of the adult competition categories.
- 4Ensure all submissions are completed before the closing date in early March.
Fees & financial support
Fee details
A one-off, non-refundable entry fee of £10 is required from each entrant in the Adult competition. This fee allows for the submission of up to 10 images across all categories.
Refund policy
The entry fee is non-refundable.
Frequently asked questions
Is Astronomy Photographer of the Year - Our Moon Category free?
£10 registration
Who can participate in Astronomy Photographer of the Year - Our Moon Category?
children aged 16-25.
What will my child gain from Astronomy Photographer of the Year - Our Moon Category?
Overall winner receives a grand prize of £10,000.. Category winners receive £1,500.. Runners-up receive £500 and highly commended entries get £250.. Winning images are showcased in a major exhibition at the National Maritime Museum.. Gain international recognition in the astrophotography community.. Receive a one-year subscription to BBC Sky at Night Magazine.. Winning work is published in the prestigious Astronomy Photographer of the Year book..
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