The 29 Finalists for Astronomy Photographer of the Year
The ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2026 competition has revealed its official shortlist of 29 finalists.
The brief
The competition, organized by the Royal Museums Greenwich, has selected 29 entries from an initial pool of 4,000 submissions. The shortlisted photographs capture various night sky phenomena and astronomical events.
Coverage from outlets including Forbes, PetaPixel, BBC Sky at Night Magazine, and IFLScience emphasizes the high quality of the imagery. Amateur Photographer notes that the top prize currently stands at £10,000.
Attention now shifts to the exhibition of these works, which is scheduled to open in Greenwich this September. Details regarding the final selection process or specific judging criteria are not yet specified in the current reports.
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Quick answers
How many images were shortlisted?
The competition has announced 29 finalists.
Is there a cash prize for the winner?
Yes, coverage indicates a prize of £10,000 is available for the winner.
When will the photos be available for public viewing?
An exhibition featuring these images is set to open in Greenwich this September.
Sources (9)
- Finalists of the 2026 International Astrophotography Competition Announced تلویزیون سفیر · 52d ago
- ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 18 Shortlists: 4,000 Entries, Zero Bad Images DIY Photography · 52d 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 · 52d ago
- Spectacular Night Sky Phenomena Captured In Astronomy Photographer Of The Year Shortlist IFLScience · 52d ago
- 29 Stunning Space Photos Revealed By Astronomy Photographer Of The Year Forbes · 52d ago
- These astronomy photos are out of this world and they're up for a £10,000 prize Amateur Photographer · 52d ago
- Astronomy Photographer Of The Year: Cosmic Exhibition Lands In Greenwich This September Londonist · 52d ago
- ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2026 shortlist Royal Museums Greenwich · 52d ago
- The 29 Finalists for Astronomy Photographer of the Year PetaPixel · 52d ago
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