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Entries to the Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2012 competition are open!
Now in its fourth year, the Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition and exhibition continues to showcase some incredible images from amateur astrophotographers all around the world, showcasing beautiful objects from within our solar system and far into deep space. Find out about the prizes, judges and how to enter here.
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Join us on Flickr2012 competition now open
Whether you’re new to astrophotography or a seasoned amateur, anyone can enter. We’ve had a huge range of images in previous years, from amazing landscape photography that captures the moon and the sun to stunning deep space images taken by robotic telescopes. The competition is open to entrants of all ages. Find out how to enter and what you could win.
What's your favourite photo?
What’s your favourite picture? Join the astrophoto group on Flickr to keep an eye on the entries for 2012 as they come in and tell us your top pick on the Royal Observatory's Facebook page, or get in contact with our Astronomers on Twitter.
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Introducing astrotags
Help us map the night sky by adding your photo to a vast catalogue of images from amateur and professional astronomy photographers alike. Find out more with Astrotags explained.
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Astronomy Photographer of the Year shop
If you’d like a little memento of Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2011, why not have a look at our selection of postcards, posters and greeting cards. All are available to buy at our online shop and at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich.