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ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year

Deadline
Next deadline not announced
Entry Fee
Previous round: £10 adult; young and special prizes free
Prize
Previous round: £10,000 overall prize

Submissions are not currently open. Check the official website for the next call.

ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year

About the Competition

Run by the Royal Observatory Greenwich, this annual competition celebrates astronomy photography, from night-sky landscapes to distant galaxies. The 2026 competition closed at midday GMT on March 2, 2026. The next entry deadline has not been announced.

Check the official competition website for full rules and updates.

Prizes

The published overall award is £10,000. Adult category winners receive £1,500, runners-up £500 and highly commended entries £250. Selected work appears at the National Maritime Museum. Confirm the next edition’s prizes.

Theme

Space, skyscapes and astrophotography

Eligibility

Previous rules allowed up to ten images. Adult entrants were 16 or over and paid £10; the young competition was for ages 15 and under. Young entry and the special prizes were free. Category-specific conditions apply.

Copyrights & Licensing

Published rules retain image copyright but grant RMG an irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free licence covering related exhibitions, publications, publicity and other specified uses, including ten-year product licensing. Shortlisted captions have separate copyright provisions. Read the full rules before entering.