Astronomy Photographer of the Year is an annual photography competition and exhibition held at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich. Every year, we're treated to spellbinding images of the night sky, from dazzling aurorae to close-up views of distant galaxies. But there can only be one Astronomy Photographer of the Year. Find out more about all the winning images by clicking on the links below. More space to explore Space, art, astronomy and exhibitions – get information about Astronomy Photographer of the Year and Royal Museums Greenwich delivered straight to your inbox Sign up Explore the winning images Click the photos to find out more about each winning photographer Marcel Drechsler, Xavier Strottner and Yann Sainty, 2023 Gerald Rhemann, 2022 Shuchang Dong, 2021 Nicolas Lefaudeux, 2020 László Francsics, 2019 Brad Goldpaint, 2018 Artem Mironov, 2017 Yu Jun, 2016 Luc Jamet, 2015 James Woodend, 2014 Mark Gee, 2013 Martin Pugh, 2012 Damian Peach, 2011 Tom Lowe, 2010 Martin Pugh, 2009 Visit the exhibition Book your tickets to see the world's greatest space photography Visit now Enter the competition Key dates, prizes and details on how to enter Astronomy Photographer of the Year Enter here Own the collection Order prints of images from past Astronomy Photographer of the Year competitions, and light up your home with the world's greatest space photography Shop now Shop Astronomy Photographer of the Year Photography Book Collection 12 £30.00 Astronomy Photographer of the Year Collection 12 is a stunning gift for admirers of astrophotography. This stunning astronomy photography book showcases the most spectacular space photography, taken from locations across the globe... Buy Now Shop Planisphere & 2023 Guide to the Night Sky Britain and Ireland Book Set £18.00 The perfect companions for a night of stargazing. Available for the special price of £18.00 when purchased together. The Planisphere is an easy-to-use practical tool helps any astronomers identify the constellations and stars for every day of the year... Buy Now Shop Royal Observatory Greenwich FirstScope 76 Celestron Telescope £89.99 It doesn’t get much simpler or more portable than the Celestron FirstScope’s tabletop Dobsonian design. Just remove it from the box, insert an eyepiece, and you’re ready to view the Moon, planets, nebulae, and more! This high quality Dobsonian style stand with its 76 mm reflector optical tube make the FirstScope an ideal entry level astronomical telescope... Buy Now 1 / 15 Andromeda, Unexpected By Marcel Drechsler, Xavier Strottner and Yann Sainty Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2023 Meet the winners 2 / 15 Disconnection Event By Gerald Rhemann Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2022 winner Meet the winner 3 / 15 The Golden Ring By Shuchang Dong Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2021 winner Meet the winner 4 / 15 Andromeda Galaxy at Arm's Length? By Nicolas Lefaudeux Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2020 winner Meet the winner 5 / 15 Into the Shadow By László Francsics Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2019 winner Meet the winner 6 / 15 Transport the Soul By Brad Goldpaint Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2018 winner Meet the winner 7 / 15 The Rho Ophiuchi Cloud By Artem Mironov Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2017 overall winner Meet the winner 8 / 15 Baily's Beads By Yu Jun Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2016 winner Meet the winner 9 / 15 Eclipse Totality over Sassendalen By Luc Jamet Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2015 winner Meet the winner 10 / 15 Aurora over a Glacier Lagoon By James Woodend Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2014 winner Meet the winner 11 / 15 Guiding Light to the Stars By Mark Gee Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2013 winner Meet the winner 12 / 15 M51 The Whirlpool Galaxy By Martin Pugh Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2012 winner Meet the winner 13 / 15 Jupiter with lo and Ganymede By Damian Peach Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2011 winner Meet the winner 14 / 15 Blazing Bristlecone By Tom Lowe Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2010 winner Meet the winner 15 / 15 Horsehead Nebula By Martin Pugh Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2009 Meet the winner