Astronomy Photographer of the Year - Skyscapes Category
£1,500 Cash Prize
Astronomy Photographer of the Year - Skyscapes Category is a competition by Royal Museums Greenwich for children aged 16–24, open to students across India.
Mode
Online
Fee
£10
Duration
Submissions are open from January to March.
Format
Individual
Time needed
Varies based on the time spent capturing and processing images.
About This Opportunity
The Astronomy Photographer of the Year Skyscapes Category competition is the largest of its kind globally, celebrating the most spectacular images of our cosmos. It provides a prestigious platform for photographers to showcase their work, from stunning skyscapes and aurorae to incredible images of distant galaxies and nebulae.
This international competition is open to photographers from all over the world, aged 16 and over, for the adult categories. Winning and shortlisted images are showcased in a special exhibition at the National Maritime Museum in London, offering immense exposure and a significant boost to a photographer's career.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Age Range
- 16 - 24 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Academic requirement
No specific academic requirements. Open to all photographers, including amateurs and professionals.
Prerequisites
- Access to a digital camera with manual settings.
- Basic knowledge of photography fundamentals (aperture, shutter speed, ISO).
- Familiarity with image editing software is recommended for post-processing.
The adult competition is open to photographers aged 16 and over from anywhere in the world. It welcomes both amateur and professional photographers.
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Academic Details
Difficulty: Mixed Levels
What's covered
Photographs of landscapes, seascapes and cityscapes in which the night sky or twilight sky is a prominent feature. Star trails and images of noctilucent and nacreous clouds, halos, meteors and other upper atmospheric phenomena may also 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 receive £250.
Prizes
Magazine Subscription
All winners will receive a one-year subscription to BBC Sky at Night Magazine.
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 from the worlds of art, astronomy, and photography.
Selection process
A panel of judges selects a winner, runner-up, and highly commended entry for each category. The overall winner is then chosen from the pool of category winners.
How to apply
- 1Register and submit up to ten images via the official competition website.
- 2Pay the one-time 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 the submission of up to 10 images.
Refund policy
The entry fee is non-refundable.
Frequently asked questions
Is Astronomy Photographer of the Year - Skyscapes Category free?
£10 registration
Who can participate in Astronomy Photographer of the Year - Skyscapes Category?
children aged 16-24.
What will my child gain from Astronomy Photographer of the Year - Skyscapes Category?
Overall winner receives a grand prize of £10,000.. Skyscapes category winner receives £1,500.. Runner-up and highly commended entries receive £500 and £250 respectively.. Winning images are displayed in a major exhibition at the National Maritime Museum.. Receive a one-year subscription to BBC Sky at Night Magazine.. Gain global recognition in the astrophotography community..
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