Awards Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2025 Winners

The ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition is the biggest space photography competition in the world. The winning images of the 2025 edition have been revealed last month (September 2025).

Winners in eleven different categories were named - from Our Sun to Aurorae and Skyscapes, all breathtaking images of the universe we live in. This link takes you to the website of the Royal Museums Greenwich were you can explore the winning images.

And if you're in the vicinity, the images are on display in a dedicated exhibition space at the National Maritime Museum.


On the above page you can click through to see the full shortlist for each category with the runners up and the highly commended. But here's a list with the links for your convenience:

For the full Galaxies shortlist:

For the full Skyscapes shortlist:

For the full Our Sun shortlist:

For the full Our Moon shortlist:

For the full Aurorae shortlist:

For the full Planets, Comets and Asteroids shortlist:

For the full People and Space shortlist:

For the full Stars and Nebulae shortlist:

For the full Best Newcomer shortlist:

For the full Open Category shortlist:

For the full Young shortlist: