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| Type | Events and festivals |
|---|---|
| Location |
Online
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| Date and Times | Thursday 11 September 2025 | Live online from 7pm |
| Prices | Free |
With over 5,800 entries from more than 60 countries in 2025, Astronomy Photographer of the Year is the world's biggest astrophotography competition. But who took home the grand prize in 2025?
Watch back the awards ceremony to see all the winning and runner-up images, discover the stories behind the photographs and find out who was named the overall winner.
Hosted by Royal Observatory astronomers and special guests, this year's event was broadcast online for anyone to join.
Watch the whole ceremony as it happened on YouTube below, and sign up to our space newsletter to learn more about the exhibition and winning images.
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About ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year
From amazing aurorae to glittering galaxies, discover the world’s greatest space photography at the ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year exhibition at the National Maritime Museum.
Now in its 17th year, ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year showcases the very best space photography from a global community of photographers.
The new exhibition is now open at the National Maritime Museum, showcasing over 100 photographs on brilliant lightbox displays.
Each image has been selected by a panel of international experts and showcases some of the best space photography in the world.
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