Wow. Check out some of the incredible photographs shortlisted for the Insight Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2015 competition. The awards ceremony is in September, where the winner will be announced. Love, love this image of the moon over the alps in Turin, Italy, by Stefano De Rosa. Good luck Stefano!
About the Insight Astronomy Photography award
It’s the biggest competition of its kind, annually showcasing amazing imagery by astrophotographers, by the Royal Observatory Greenwich, sponsored by Insight Investment. As of 2015, it has been running for seven years, and past winners can be found here. Looking to enter for 2016? Here are the details:
Entries to the Insight Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2016 competition open on Monday 29 February 2016 and must be received by midday (BST) on Thursday 14 April 2016 (the ‘Closing Date’).
The Insight Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition is hosted on the Royal Museums Greenwich website and all entries must be submitted online via the entry form.
Entrants must be over the age of 16 on the Closing Date of the competition.
The consent of a parent or guardian is required for any entrant under the age of 18.
Entrants may submit up to ten photos in total to the Insight Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2016 competition.