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Astronomy Photographer of the Year

Astronomy Photographer of the Year galleries

Browse the collection of award-winning astrophotography.

People's Choice Award 2026 - ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year

Who is your ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year? See the shortlisted images and cast your vote

ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2026 winners

Take a look at the winning images in the world's biggest space photography competition

Best Newcomer 2026 – ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year

See the stunning winning and shortlisted images in the ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2026 Best Newcomer category

Annie Maunder Open Category 2026 – ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year

See the stunning winning and shortlisted images in the ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2026 Annie Maunder Open Category

Young Competition 2026 – ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year

See the stunning winning and shortlisted images in the ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2026 Young Competition

Galaxies 2026 – ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year

See the stunning winning and shortlisted images in the ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2026 Galaxies category

Stars and Nebulae 2026 – ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year

See the stunning winning and shortlisted images in the ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2026 Stars and Nebulae category

Planets, Comets and Asteroids 2026 – ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year

See the stunning winning and shortlisted images in the ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2026 Planets, Comets and Asteroids category

Our Sun 2026 – ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year

See the stunning winning and shortlisted images in the ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2026 Our Sun category
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