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The 31 Out-of-this-World Winners of Astronomy Photographer of the Year

The Royal Observatory Greenwich and ZWO have announced 31 winners for the 2026 Astronomy Photographer of the Year contest. Winning entries include a nebula image and a photograph of a deep-space shark captured from the Kuwait desert. Other highlighted winning works include a Venusian pearl and royal auroras. The competition recognizes high-quality astrophotography from around the world, showcasing a variety of celestial phenomena through specialized imaging techniques.

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  • ✓ The 2026 ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year contest has 31 winners.
  • ✓ Royal Observatory Greenwich and ZWO presented the Astronomy Photographer of the Year awards.
  • ✓ Winning images include a deep-space shark photographed from the Kuwait desert, royal auroras, and a Venusian pearl.
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The 2026 ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year contest winners have been announced.

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  1. Royal Observatory Greenwich and ZWO Name 2026 Astronomy Photographer Winners

    The Royal Observatory Greenwich and ZWO have announced 31 winners for the 2026 Astronomy Photographer of the Year contest. Winning entries include a nebula image and a photograph of a deep-space shark captured from the Kuwait desert. Other highlighted winning works include a Venusian pearl and royal auroras. The competition recognizes high-quality astrophotography from around the world, showcasing a variety of celestial phenomena through specialized imaging techniques.

    Why it matters

    The competition is a joint effort between ZWO and the Royal Observatory Greenwich. It highlights the intersection of amateur photography and astronomical science. These awards bring visibility to rare cosmic structures and atmospheric events.

    What is confirmed

    • The 2026 ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year contest has 31 winners.
    • Royal Observatory Greenwich and ZWO presented the Astronomy Photographer of the Year awards.
    • Winning images include a deep-space shark photographed from the Kuwait desert, royal auroras, and a Venusian pearl.

    What to watch next

    • Publication of the full gallery of 31 winning images
    • Details on the specific equipment used for the deep-space shark photograph
    Sources used for this update (6)
    1. PetaPixel — The 31 Out-of-this-World Winners of Astronomy Photographer of the Year
    2. Royal Museums Greenwich — Photographing a deep-space shark from the Kuwait desert
    3. Live Science — A space shark, 'royal' auroras and a 'Venusian pearl': See the winners of the 2026 ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year contest
    4. Sky & Telescope — Royal Observatory Greenwich and ZWO Present the Astronomy Photographer of the Year
    5. BBC — Nebula image wins Royal Observatory competition
    6. www.businessinsider.com — These award-winning underwater photos provide a rare glimpse beneath the world's oceans
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