Astrophotography Competition: The Australian Photographic Prize 2023

[Andy01]

Calling all Astrophotographers…

This year, the Australian Photographic Prize (https://australianphotographicprize.com.au/astrophotography-competition/) has two new astrophotography categories, Astro Landscape & Astro Deep Space.

The top 25 of each will be judged publicly in Melbourne by an expert panel, including "Strongman" Mike Sidonio & Dr. Tanya Hill Senior Curator, Astronomy at Museum Victoria (Planetarium), and broadcast live on YouTube.

Following the final judging on July 21st, Mike Sidonio will be giving a special presentation before the Awards ceremony. (Tickets are on sale for this fully catered event now). (https://australianphotographicprize.com.au/product/astro-photography/")

You could win one of two William Optics Redcat 51’s from Sidereal Trading!

Entries open June 1st 2023.

Spread the word far & wide; folks - International entries are welcome too. :)

(Photo of Eta Carina, by Mike Sidonio)

[Nikolas]

Stupid question Andy
Where do we send our digital entries or do we wait till June to find out?

[Andy01]

Hi Nik,
The Awards Portal (located top right on the website menubar) opens on June 1st. There will also be an online critique night in advance, I'll post the schedule for that event soon. :)

Cheers
Andy

[Zubenel]

You never know ! Give it a go . Who knows what takes the judges eye ;)E.g. in the example i think I might have one in the archives that shows a better rendition of the homunculus.:lol:

[Nikolas]

do the images have to be current?
The weather has been most uncooperative

[Andy01]

Hi Nik, images captured after 1/6/2018 are eligible. It’s all in the rules document accessible from the original link.

Here is the link (https://australianphotographicprize.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Final-AusPrize-Rules-2023.pdf) again for convenience. :)

Cheers
Andy

[Nikolas]

Thanks I'm not aufait with reading through swathes of fine print but you've answered my question, thanks mate :)