Astronomy Photographer of the Year showcases the world's best space photography, from spectacular skyscapes to mind-blowing images of distant planets and galaxies.

Every year, photographers from across the globe compete to be part of the final exhibition and take home the prestigious title.

Entry to the 2023 competition is now closed. Keep an eye out for the shortlist announcement later this year, and sign up to our space newsletter to hear more about Astronomy Photographer of the Year and news from the Royal Observatory.

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About the competition

The perfect shot

Hear from past entrants about what it takes to win Astronomy Photographer of the Year, and find out more about how they capture their remarkable shots. Tap the arrows to watch all the interviews.

An image for 'The perfect shot'

Andrea Vanoni

Pauline Woolley

Saahil Sinha

Deepal Ratnayaka

Dario Giannobile

Terry Hancock

Julie F Hill

Daniel Koszela

Nicolas Lefaudeax

Milky Way above salt flats

Visit this year's exhibition

See the spectacular winning images from Astronomy Photographer of the Year at the National Maritime Museum

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