The July 2023 Contests are Here!
Today we are announcing the new contests for July 2023!
If you are new to our monthly contests, you should read the general rules first.
And remember that these competitions are for everybody! It is not a case that we have Expert and Beginner tiers…
Moreover, contests are the best way to improve and monitor your skills, having your work evaluated by our tutors (some of the best astrophotographers you can find out there).
So, if you are a novice, watch our tutorials dedicated to you and then throw yourself into the competition to put your abilities to the test.
Instead, if you are an expert imager looking for some new techniques that might get you the sought-after award, we have incredible resources also for you! Browse the library and use the filters to select the difficulty level, tutor, software, etc.
Quick tips for this month contest
However, if you want to dive deeper into this month's target, you should watch the video tutorial created by our Tutor Alexander Curry.
In this brief video, Alexander Curry offers an introduction to this month's target, as well as sharing his personal processing tips.
That said, let’s see the definitions of the two contests for this month (and remember to check the general rules before taking part in these contests)!
The One-Click Contest
The One-Click Observation for the July 2023 Contest is M20 obtained with CHI-1-CMOS in the HSO filter set.
The M20 you mentioned, known as the Trifid Nebula, is an astronomical object located in the constellation Sagittarius. It is a colorful nebula consisting of gas, dust, and star-forming regions, notable for its intricate divisions that resemble three-lobed structures.
You can grab and download the One-Click Observations by clicking here.
To qualify for the contest, remember to tag the picture you upload with #OneClickContestJul23 and either #Expert or #Beginner (check this page to find out your skill level).
The winners of the best picture in the One-Click Contest will receive:
- 25 credits prize (value $38) in the Beginner tier
- 50 credits prize (value $76) in the Expert tier
The Bundle Contest
The Observation Bundle for the July 2023 Contest is the ABELL 85 - SN REMNANT obtained with SPA-3-CCD in the HSO filter set. It contains 17 One-Click Observations corresponding to 17 hours of total exposure time.
Abell 85 is a galaxy cluster located about 740 million light-years away. It contains a supernova remnant, the remnants of a massive star that exploded. These remnants emit intense radiation and offer insights into stellar evolution and the dynamics of the surrounding interstellar medium.
You can see and grab this Observation Bundle by clicking here.
To qualify for the contest, remember to tag the picture you upload with #BundleContestJul23 and either #Expert or #Beginner (check this page to find out your skill level)
The winners of the best picture in the Bundle Contest will receive:
- 75 credits prize (value $113) in the Beginner tier
- 100 credits prize (value $140) in the Expert tier
May the best astrophotographer win!