Astronomy Photographer of the Year - Planets, Comets and Asteroids
£1,500 for Category Winner
Astronomy Photographer of the Year - Planets, Comets and Asteroids is a competition by Royal Museums Greenwich for children aged 16–25, open to students across India.
Mode
Online
Fee
£10
Duration
Submissions are open from January to March.
Format
Individual
Time needed
Varies depending on the time spent capturing and processing images.
About This Opportunity
The Astronomy Photographer of the Year is a prestigious international competition organized by the Royal Museums Greenwich, celebrating the world's best space photography. This platform invites photographers of all skill levels to submit their most spectacular images of the cosmos, from breathtaking skyscapes to detailed pictures of distant galaxies, planets, and comets.
Open to photographers globally aged 16 and over, the competition offers a chance to gain significant international recognition. Key benefits include a grand prize of £10,000, with category winners receiving £1,500. All winning and shortlisted works are showcased in a major exhibition at the National Maritime Museum, offering immense prestige within the global astronomy and photography communities.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Age Range
- 16 - 25 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Academic requirement
No specific academic requirements. Open to photographers of all skill levels, from amateur to professional.
Prerequisites
- Basic knowledge of photography and astronomy.
- Access to a camera and potentially a telescope for capturing celestial images.
- Familiarity with image processing software is beneficial.
Open to photographers worldwide aged 16 and over. Both amateur and professional photographers are welcome.
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Academic Details
Difficulty: Mixed Levels
What's covered
Photographs of objects in our solar system, including planets and their satellites, comets, asteroids and other forms of zodiacal debris. Images of the Moon, Sun and Earth should not be entered into this category.
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 get £250.
Prizes
Magazine Subscription
All winners receive a one-year subscription to BBC Sky at Night Magazine.
Recognition
International Recognition
Skills your child builds
Rounds & format
Single submission round.
How entries are judged
Entries are judged on technical skill, artistic merit, and the astronomical accuracy and significance of the image.
Selection process
A panel of expert judges from the worlds of astronomy and photography will select a winner, a 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
- 1Register and submit up to ten images online via the official competition website (apy.rmg.co.uk).
- 2Pay the £10 entry fee for the adult competition.
Fees & financial support
Fee details
A one-off, non-refundable entry fee of £10 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 - Planets, Comets and Asteroids free?
£10 registration
Who can participate in Astronomy Photographer of the Year - Planets, Comets and Asteroids?
children aged 16-25.
What will my child gain from Astronomy Photographer of the Year - Planets, Comets and Asteroids?
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 displayed in a major exhibition at the National Maritime Museum.. Receive global recognition in the astrophotography community.. All winners get a one-year subscription to BBC Sky at Night Magazine..
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