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ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2025 winners unveiled — and the photos are truly exquisite

By Anthony Wood Last updated

These breathtaking photographs are the winning entries of the 2025 ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year Awards.

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Watch the winners of the ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year Award 2025 announced live online today (video)

By Anthony Wood Published

The ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year Award 2025 will be streamed live online on Sept. 11.

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A huge cloud of dark brown gas is pictured hanging against a colourful starfield. The left section of the cloud takes the form of a gaping shark's may as seen from the side, with a bright star forming its eye, while the remainder forms the body to the right of the image with a suggestion of dorsal and pectoral fins.
Astrophotographer captures the gaping maw of a cosmic shark in stunning deep space image (photo)

By Anthony Wood Published

The nebula body of the cosmic shark is located 650 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cepheus.

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The Milky Way core streaking over a rock formation against a background of stars.
Why do we photograph the Milky Way in summer?

By Harry Bennett Published

The Milky Way is a spectacular sight in the summer skies but why does it look so much more brilliant than it does in the winter?

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Best Nikon lenses 2025 — wide-angle, telephoto, prime and zoom lenses

By Harry Bennett Published

Buying Guide We've rounded up the best Nikon lenses from ultra-wide to telephoto, just what you need to take your photography to the next level this holiday season.

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Best camera for astro now $300 cheaper: This Nikon bundle comes with plenty of extras

By Harry Bennett Published

Deals The Nikon Z8 was rated as our best overall camera for astrophotography, and is $600 off on Amazon, perfect for capturing the Lyrid meteor shower!

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A bright spiral galaxy and open star cluster is pictured to the right of a deep space vista infused with faint interstellar clouds. A dense dusty structure is visible to the left of the image, taking on the vague shape of a seahorse.
Astrophotographer captures galactic fireworks near the Seahorse Nebula in eerie deep-space photo

By Anthony Wood Published

10 supernova explosions have been seen brightening the Fireworks Galaxy over the past century.

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Less than $10! This cheap camera lens cleaning set would stop me from resorting to my t-shirt

By Kat Bayly Published

DEALS $10 or under for all these different camera accessories, SD memory card, carry bag, lens cleaning set and more this Amazon Prime Day.

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Sony A7 III review: image shows woman taking a photography with Sony A7 III camera
Save over $600 on the Sony A7III in this anti-Prime Day deal from Walmart

By Harry Bennett Last updated

Deals Our best low-light mirrorless camera is only $1380 from Walmart on this anti-Prime deal and is a huge $118 cheaper than Amazon!

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The best anti-Prime Day deals on cameras — huge savings on Sony Alpha series!

By Kat Bayly Last updated

DEALS Check out the best Prime Day deals that are not on Amazon — save big on top brands like Sony and Nikon.

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