This competition is conducted by the Central West Astronomical Society.

This year there are three sections:

  • General (open ONLY to Australian residents)
    • Wide-field (camera shots)
    • Deep Sky (telescope shots)
    • Solar System
    • Theme – “People and Sky”
  • International (open to Australian and overseas residents)
    • Nightscapes
  • Junior (18 years old or younger)
    • One open category (can be any type instrument or astronomical subject).

NOTE: The new International section is open to all astrophotographers – both local and overseas. It contains only one category, Nightscapes.

Please read the details using the grey buttons on the right side of this page.

Entries close on Tuesday, 1st July 2025, 23:59 (AEST).