We are incredibly proud to be the sponsor of the Astronomy Photographer of the Year, run by the Maritime Museum and Royal Observatory Greenwich in association with BBC Sky at Night Magazine.
The awe-inspiring photographs in this competition show the skyscapes, stars, planets, nebulae and galaxies that make up our Universe. They bring us unique perspectives of our planet and the cosmos, encouraging us to see our world afresh.
As a leading provider of Fine Art & Specie coverage across the globe to both galleries and private collectors, we’re passionate about the visual arts sector and bringing important collections to the public. It is a privilege to sponsor this collection and continue over 20 years of association with Royal Museums Greenwich.
Winner of Young Astronomy Photographer of the Year
Yang Hanwen and Zhou Zezhen, Andromeda Galaxy - The Neighbour, China
Overall Winner: Planets, Comets and Asteroids
Gerald Rhemann, Disconnection Event, Namibia
Winner of Aurorae
Filip Hrebenda, In the embrace of a green lady, Slovakia
Winner of Galaxies
Ukarsh Mishra (India), Michael Petrasko (USA) and Muir Evenden (USA), Majestic Sombrero Galaxy
Winner of Our Moon
Martin Lewis, Shadow Profile of Platos East Rim, United Kingdom
Winner of Our Sun
Soumyadeep Mukherjee, A Year in the Sun, India
Winner of People and Space
Andrew McCarthy, The International Space Station transiting Tranquility Base, United States
Winner of Skyscapes
Zihui Hu, Stabbing into the stars, China
Winner of Stars and Nebulae
Weitang Liang, The Eye of God, China
Winner of the Annie Maunder Prize for Digital Innovation
Pauline Woolley, Solar Tree, United Kingdom
Winner of the Sir Patrick Moore Prize for Best Newcomer
Hannah Rochford, The Heart of the Heart - Melotte 15
Winner of Young Astronomy Photographer of the Year
Yang Hanwen and Zhou Zezhen, Andromeda Galaxy - The Neighbour, China
Overall Winner: Planets, Comets and Asteroids
Gerald Rhemann, Disconnection Event, Namibia
View the winners of the Astronomy Photographer of the Year
Astronomy Photographer of the Year features the world’s greatest space photography. Photographers from across the globe compete to take home the prestigious title.
As well as the overall winner, there are 11 different category prizes up for grabs, from glittering galaxies and shimmering aurorae to out-of-this-world skyscapes
Over 100 photographs will be on show in a special exhibition at the National Maritime Museum, displayed at their best on brilliant lightbox displays.
More about the competition
Astronomy Photographer of the Year is an annual competition, run by the Royal Observatory Greenwich, supported by Liberty Specialty Markets and in association with BBC Sky at Night Magazine.
In 2022, the competition received over three thousand entries from sixty-seven countries around the world. Watch the video to learn more.
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