Astronomy Photographer of the Year

Collection 14

Royal Observatory Greenwich, Collins Astronomy

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28 January 2026

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A stunning gift for admirers of astrophotography.

From the number one Astronomy publisher, this book showcases the most spectacular space photography, taken from locations across the globe. Marvel at the wonders of the universe captured by the most talented astrophotographers.

Be captivated by 140 winning and shortlisted images from the 2025 Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition, hosted by the Royal Observatory, Greenwich. These awe-inspiring images are submitted in nine main categories: Aurorae, Galaxies, Stars and Nebulae including stars, star clusters and supernova remnants, Our Moon and Our Sun, People and Space. Plus The Sir Patrick Moore Prize for Best Newcomer, the Annie Maunder Open Category and Young Competitor categories. Each image is accompanied by caption, photographer, location and technical details. There is also a location map showing the origin of all images and a visual appendix of all images.

The judges are from an expert panel of distinguished astronomy experts.

The Exhibition

The National Maritime Museum hosts an exhibition of the winners of the Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition, showcasing these incredible images of the sky.

www.rmg.co.uk/astrophoto

By: Royal Observatory Greenwich, Collins Astronomy
Imprint: Collins
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 266mm, Width: 266mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 1.180kg
ISBN: 9780008748234
ISBN 10: 0008748233
Pages: 184
Publication Date: 28 January 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

The Royal Observatory, Greenwich is the home of Greenwich Mean Time and the Prime Meridian of the World, making it the official starting point for each new day and year. It is also home to London's only planetarium, the Harrison timekeepers and the UK's largest refracting telescope. It runs the annual Astronomy Photographer of the Year exhibition.

Reviews for Astronomy Photographer of the Year: Collection 14

“Spectacular views of the universe” - The Guardian “Insight Astronomy Photos of the year are stellar and stunning” - Irish Examiner “It’s always amazing to see how photographers push the boundaries each year in this competition and the quality of the work in this book is phenomenal. Astronomers love to be inspired by the images and everybody, including those with only a passing interest in the night sky, will be wowed by them. This is a must-have “coffee table book” that you will keep wanting to look through again and again.” - Mary McIntyre FRAS