Insight Investment Astronomy Photographer of the Year

Insight Investment Astronomy Photographer of the Year is the largest international competition of its kind. Every year we showcase the best space photography from a global community of astrophotographers.

The winning images from the 2019 competition are on display at the National Maritime Museum until 16 August 2020. See a selection of winning images here.

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The 2020 competition is now open. Could your photo be part of the next winning exhibition?

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This year's judging panel includes renowned comedian and keen amateur astronomer Jon Culshaw, Art Editor of BBC Sky at Night Magazine Steve Marsh and a host of experts in the worlds of art and astronomy.

2020 will see the introduction of a brand new prize: the Annie Maunder Prize for Image Innovation. Find out more about the new prize below.

Main image: Human and the Nature © Gu Fei, Insight Investment Astronomy Photographer of the Year People and Space shortlist 2019

Exhibition and Competition

The 2019 exhibition is open until 16 August 2020. The 2020 competition closes on 6 March 2020