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Astronomy Photographer of the Year

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February 2023

Supported by Liberty Specialty Markets, The world-class competition returns in 2023, seeking the best astronomy image of the past year

Astronomy Photographer of the Year

The time has come again for astronomy photographers around the world to put the finishing touches to their best images in the hopes of being named the winner of the 2023 Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition, supported by Liberty Specialty Markets. The world's biggest astrophotography competition is now open for entries from astrophotographers hoping to win the grand prize of £10,000.

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