Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2024 winners

The winner of Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2024 is about to be revealed.

The winning photographers in the world's biggest space photography competition will be announced during an online ceremony on Thursday 12 September.

As soon as the broadcast is over, the winning images and shortlisted entries will be published right here, so keep an eye on this page on the night.

As well as the overall winner, there are 11 different category prizes up for grabs, from glittering galaxies and shimmering aurorae to out-of-this-world skyscapes.

Watch the ceremony as it happens on Facebook and YouTube, or sign up to our space newsletter to learn more about the stories behind the winning images.

The Astronomy Photographer of the Year exhibition, where the images will be on display, will open at the National Maritime Museum on 13 September. Visit for free, and see the world's greatest space photography.