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Date and times Saturday 8 August 2026 | 6-8pm
Prices Adults: £14 | Students and Under 25s: £10

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Join Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomers and a panel of expert astrophotographers for an inspiring evening exploring how they capture the two brightest objects in the sky: the Sun and the Moon. 

Hear from the panellists as they share their approaches, perspectives and experiences of capturing our celestial neighbours, including the unique challenges of eclipse photography!

Afterwards, take a look around the spectacular exhibition of shortlisted and winning photographs from ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2025.

Tickets will be available soon.

Panellists to be announced - stay tuned!

ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year exhibition
See the world's greatest space photography at the National Maritime Museum
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Astronomy Photographer of the Year Photography Book: Collection 14
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Astronomy Photographer of the Year: Collection 14 is a stunning gift for admirers of astrophotography. The ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2025 competition's official publication, this spectacular astronomy photography book showcases the most awe-inspiring space photography, taken from locations across the globe...
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ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2025 winners
Take a look at the winning images in the world's biggest space photography competition
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National Maritime Museum

Supported by

This event is supported by Michael Edwards OBE