Astronomy Photographer of the Year - People and Space
£1,500 Cash Prize
Astronomy Photographer of the Year - People and Space 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. A total of up to 10 images can be submitted.
About This Opportunity
The Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition, hosted by the Royal Museum Greenwich, is the largest and most celebrated astrophotography contest globally. This specific category, 'People and Space', challenges photographers to creatively capture images of the night sky that include people or elements demonstrating humanity's presence and connection to the cosmos.
The competition is open to photographers of all skill levels worldwide, aged 16 and over, providing a unique platform to blend art with science. Winners receive substantial cash prizes, international acclaim, and have their work showcased in a major exhibition at the National Maritime Museum, offering immense exposure.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Age Range
- 16 - 25 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Academic requirement
No specific academic requirements. Open to all photographers, amateur and professional.
Prerequisites
- Access to a digital camera suitable for astrophotography.
- Basic understanding of long-exposure photography techniques.
Open to photographers worldwide aged 16 and over. This category is for images of the night sky that creatively include a human element. Both amateur and professional photographers are welcome to participate.
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Academic Details
Difficulty: Mixed Levels
What's covered
Photographs of the night sky that include people or elements that show the presence or influence of human beings.
Rewards & Recognition
Award
£1,500
The overall winner receives a grand prize of £10,000. Category winners receive £1,500, runners-up get £500, and highly commended entries are awarded £250.
Prizes
Subscription & Publication
All winners receive a one-year subscription to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and a copy of the official competition publication featuring their work.
Recognition
International Exhibition
Skills your child builds
Rounds & format
Single submission.
How entries are judged
Entries are judged anonymously by a panel of experts on their technical skill, artistic merit, and originality. The 'People and Space' category specifically looks for creative and compelling compositions that connect humanity with the cosmos.
Selection process
A panel of expert judges from the worlds of astronomy and photography reviews all submissions. They select a winner, runner-up, and highly commended entry for each category, as well as the overall winner from the adult category winners.
How to apply
- 1Register and submit images online via the official competition website (apy.rmg.co.uk).
- 2Pay the one-off entry fee of £10 for the adult competition.
- 3Submit up to ten images across any of the adult categories.
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 - People and Space free?
£10 registration
Who can participate in Astronomy Photographer of the Year - People and Space?
children aged 16-25.
What will my child gain from Astronomy Photographer of the Year - People and Space?
Category winner receives a £1,500 cash prize.. Runner-up and Highly Commended entries receive £500 and £250 respectively.. Chance to win the overall grand prize of £10,000.. 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..
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