Hi everyone,

 

We hope you are all bearing up in these strange times.

 

The month of May is traditionally the time of our society astrophotography competition. We have been considering if we can still do this this year and we think it will be possible via Facebook.

 

We want to keep this simple so we invite our full society members to post their images in the comments section of this post. We can then all vote for the images we like via the ‘like” option.

Some simple rules apply, so please read.

Good luck everyone. Let’s see you photos.

 

Prizes will be the all important winner and runner up certificates.

 

Chris Duffy
Chair Sunderland Astronomical society.

  

The Sunderland Astronomical Society’s Astrophotography Competition 

 

 

 

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There are 2 main rules for competition image entries:

Rule 1: Each astronomical object/image  taken within the last twelve months should be printed on a photograph up to A4 in size with the following information on the back of each photo.

• Category (i.e. Solar System, Deep Sky or Smartphone/Tablet).
• Skill Level, (i.e. Less than or more than 12 months experience).
• Name of your astronomical object, associated identifier (for e.g. Orion Nebula, M42);
• Equipment used to take the image; (for e.g. Skywatcher Evostar 80 DS-PRO ED, Cannon  600D, EQ6, etc);
• Your Name;
• Your contact details (Email/Tel No.)”, if required.

Alternatively, if you prefer the following information can be written on a piece of paper/post-it note on then stuck on the back of your photo (if you wish to preserve you photo – post it notes can be provided on the night):

Rule 2: It has been decided that for the astrophotography competition this year will be open to Sunderland Astronomical Society members only (i.e. members subscriptions paid).

So if you are not currently a SAS member and would like to submit your astro photos into the competition you will need to join &  fill out an application form and bring it with you on the night or join before the event.

 

Note 1: A selection of the winning & runner-up astrophotographers images and certificate presentations will be shown website after the competition (if supplied:-)).

Note 2: Winner / Runners-up / & possibly other submitted astro images may be used on a SAS fundraising calendar, SAS Facebook or our webpage. If there are any objections to this please email chairman on above email address.

The best of luck to all astro photo entries.