How to Enter
Who Can Enter
The Astrophotography Prize is open to all astrophotographers.
Entrants may win category titles and trophies.
What Can Be Entered
Images submitted must be from original photographs captured by the entrant that have not been entered into previous Astrophotography Prize or Australian Photographic Prize competitions.
All data that makes up an entry must have been captured on or after 5th August 2020. Images captured prior to 5th August 2020 are ineligible for entry.
Participants may enter an unlimited number of digital images into any category. However, you cannot enter the same image into multiple categories.
When
- Entries open 9am 4 August 2025
- Entries close 5pm 31 August 2025
- Live judging will take place 13 - 14 September 2025 (USA 12 - 13 Sept) on Youtube live stream
- Winners will be announced 15 September 2025 on Youtube live stream and website
All dates and times are Australian Eastern Standard Time and are subject to change.
Competition Entry Fees
$25 AUD Single Entry (one image)
$35 AUD Single Entry (one image) with Written Feedback
$100 AUD Discounted Entry Bundle (Five images) for the price of four
$140 AUD Discounted Entry Bundle (Five images) with Written Feedback
STEP 1: Read the Rules
Before entering the 2025 Astrophotography Prize, entrants must ensure they have fully read and understood the rules and requirements of the Categories they are entering.
STEP 2: Purchase Entries
Purchase your entries on or after August 4th, 2025
- Create your account:After purchasing your entries, you can create your account
- Purchase Feedback: You will have the option to purchase written feedback on your entries
STEP 3: Prepare Your Files for upload
- Resize: 4000px on the longest side
- sRGB: Convert to sRGB colour Profile
- JPEG: Save as maximum quality JPEG
- Filename: The file name is irrelevant
STEP 4: Uploading Your Images
My Account: Uploading is done through the "My Account" page (little blue person icon top right of screen).
When uploading your entry you will be asked to submit the following information:
- Location and Country image was taken
- Camera, telescope or camera lens and filters used (including Barlow and ADC if appropriate)
- Quantity and duration of exposures
- Total integration time.
- In addition to this, entrant may submit a 25-word statement of image purpose or creative intent.
Changes: You can upload your image, change your image, or change your category at any time before entries close.
