Evening of Astrophotography

Ticketed event

Essential Information

Type	Talks and tours
Location	National Maritime Museum
Date and Times	Friday 8 August 2025 \| 6pm-8pm
Prices	Adults: £12 \| Students and Under 25s: £8.50
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Join us after hours for a panel discussion highlighting and celebrating the past, present and future of astrophotography.

You'll have the opportunity to hear from expert judges and winners from the world's biggest space photography competition, Astronomy Photographer of the Year.

Afterwards, take a look around the spectacular exhibition of shortlisted and winning photographs from Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2024.

Panellists to be announced soon.

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