Astronomy Photographer of the Year - Our Sun Category
£1,500 Cash Prize
Astronomy Photographer of the Year - Our Sun 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 is from January to March.
Format
Individual
Time needed
Varies depending on the photographer's process for capturing and processing images.
About This Opportunity
The Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition, organized by the Royal Museums Greenwich, is one of the world's most prestigious astrophotography contests. The 'Our Sun' category specifically invites photographers to submit images that capture the dramatic beauty and power of our closest star, including solar eclipses, transits, and detailed shots of the Sun's surface.
This competition is open to photographers worldwide aged 16 and over, attracting a global community of both amateur and professional astrophotographers. Winners receive significant cash prizes, global recognition, and have their work featured in a major exhibition at the National Maritime Museum, offering a major career milestone.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Age Range
- 16 - 25 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Academic requirement
No specific academic requirements. Open to all photographers, including amateurs and professionals.
Prerequisites
- Access to a digital camera and appropriate safe solar filters.
- Basic knowledge of photography and telescope operation is recommended.
- Familiarity with image processing software.
Age: 16 and over. Requirements: Open to amateur and professional photographers globally. Submissions must be original photographs of the Sun. Location: International (Online submission).
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Academic Details
Difficulty: Mixed Levels
What's covered
Photographs of the Sun, including solar eclipses and transits. Images of the Sun alongside earthly scenery may also be entered into this category, or into Skyscapes.
Rewards & Recognition
Award
£1,500
The overall winner receives a grand prize of £10,000. The winner of the 'Our Sun' category receives £1,500, the runner-up receives £500, and a highly commended entry gets £250.
Prizes
Subscription & Publication
All winners will receive a one-year subscription to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and a copy of the official competition publication featuring their work.
Recognition
International Recognition
Skills your child builds
Rounds & format
Single submission round.
How entries are judged
Images are judged on their technical skill, artistic merit, and originality. The judges look for photographs that are both scientifically accurate and visually stunning, capturing the wonder of the cosmos.
Selection process
A panel of expert judges from the worlds of astronomy and photography will select a winner, runner-up, and one highly commended entry from each category. The overall winner is then chosen from the pool of adult category winners.
How to apply
- 1Entries must be submitted online via the official competition website.
- 2A non-refundable entry fee of £10 is required for the adult competition.
Fees & financial support
Fee details
A one-off, non-refundable entry fee of £10.00 is required for each entrant in the Adult competition, which allows for up to 10 image submissions.
Refund policy
The entry fee is non-refundable.
Frequently asked questions
Is Astronomy Photographer of the Year - Our Sun Category free?
£10 registration
Who can participate in Astronomy Photographer of the Year - Our Sun Category?
children aged 16-25.
What will my child gain from Astronomy Photographer of the Year - Our Sun Category?
Grand prize of £10,000 for the overall winner.. £1,500 cash prize for the category winner.. Global recognition as a top astrophotographer.. Inclusion in the prestigious annual exhibition at the National Maritime Museum.. Feature in the Astronomy Photographer of the Year publication.. A one-year subscription to BBC Sky at Night Magazine..
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