The 29 Finalists for Astronomy Photographer of the Year
The ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition has unveiled its 29 finalists, highlighting exceptional deep-space and night sky imagery.
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The ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition has released its official 2026 shortlist. The selection features 29 images chosen from a pool of 4,000 entries submitted to the international contest. Coverage from outlets including Forbes, BBC Sky at Night Magazine, and PetaPixel emphasizes the high quality of the selected photographs.
Reports from Amateur Photographer note that the competition includes a top prize of £10,000. Royal Museums Greenwich is hosting the process, with an exhibition scheduled for September in Greenwich. Future updates will track the announcement of the competition winner.
Coverage does not yet specify the exact date for the final ceremony or the criteria for the ultimate award selection.
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Quick answers
How many images were shortlisted?
The competition announced 29 finalists selected from 4,000 total entries.
What is the grand prize for the winner?
The competition features a £10,000 prize.
When can the public view these photos?
An exhibition featuring the images is scheduled to open in Greenwich this September.
Coverage (9)
- Finalists of the 2026 International Astrophotography Competition Announced تلویزیون سفیر · 94d ago
- ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 18 Shortlists: 4,000 Entries, Zero Bad Images DIY Photography · 94d ago
- These are among the best space images we've ever seen. The world's biggest astro-imaging competition has just released its shortlisted photos BBC Sky at Night Magazine · 94d ago
- Spectacular Night Sky Phenomena Captured In Astronomy Photographer Of The Year Shortlist IFLScience · 94d ago
- 29 Stunning Space Photos Revealed By Astronomy Photographer Of The Year Forbes · 94d ago
- These astronomy photos are out of this world and they're up for a £10,000 prize Amateur Photographer · 94d ago
- Astronomy Photographer Of The Year: Cosmic Exhibition Lands In Greenwich This September Londonist · 94d ago
- ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2026 shortlist Royal Museums Greenwich · 94d ago
- The 29 Finalists for Astronomy Photographer of the Year PetaPixel · 94d ago
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