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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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Feast your eyes on the shortlisted pics for the 2025 ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year Awards (photos)

By Anthony Wood Published

The winners will be announced during a ceremony in September.

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Astronomy photographer of the year competition opens for submissions

By Stefanie Waldek Published

The institution's annual photography competition seeks to find "the most striking images of our cosmos."

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Sky Away from the Lights

Jaw-Dropping Space Pics: UK Contest to Pick Astronomy Photographer of the Year

By Space.com Staff Published

Northern lights, glowing nebulas and a reddish moon are the subjects of finalist photos in the 2012 Astronomy Photographer of the Year compettion

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