See the Finalists of the 2026 Astronomy Photographer of the Year

The Royal Observatory Greenwich has announced the finalists for the 2026 Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition. Nearly 4,000 entries were submitted, with 29 works selected across various categories showcasing celestial phenomena.
Aurorae. “Aurora Over Causey Reservoir (c) Samuel Morse” (USA). This stunning aurora shot is a straightforward single-frame image with no compositing or other alterations. The colour balance was pushed slightly towards blue to enhance vibrancy and create colors that complemented the red in the sky. Taken with a Sony ILCE-7M4 camera, tripod, Laowa AF 10 mm f/2.8 Zero-D lens, 10 mm f/2.8, ISO 1600, 30-second exposure Location: Weber County, Utah, USA, 11 November 2025
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