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Date and times Thursday 24 September 2026 | 6.30-8.30pm
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ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year is the largest astrophotography competition in the world.

Every year the competition receives thousands of entries, showcasing some of the most outstanding space photography from around the globe.

At this evening event, hear about the winning images from 2026's competition from a Royal Observatory astronomer in an exclusive lecture, and then enjoy an out-of-hours view of the brand-new ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year exhibition.

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Image banner: Gum 37: The Southern Tadpoles (or 'Teapot Nebula') © Ani Shastry, shortlisted in ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2026