Astronomy X Photographer of the Year

The world-leading astrophotography competition is back! Could yours be this year's best astronomy image?

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It's time to pick out your best astro images from the last 12 months to see if you can be named the 2025 Astronomy Photographer of the Year.

The Royal Observatory Greenwich is once again asking you to submit your best night-sky images to compete for the grand prize of £10,000. The best image in each of the eight main categories will also take home £1,500, with the Runner Up and Highly Commended winners receiving £500 and £250 respectively. If you're a newcomer or prefer to show off your astronomy photography in a more creative way, there are two special prizes, each offering £750. Meanwhile, astronomers under the age of 16 can enter the Young Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition for free, with the chance of claiming the main prize of £1,500.

Get your entries in now to be in with the chance of winning!

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