The June 2023 Contests are Here!
Today we are announcing the new contests for June 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 Warren Keller.
In this brief video, Warren Keller 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 June 2023 Contest is THE SQUARE 'ANTARES - M4 - ALNIYAT - IC 4605' obtained with AUS-2-CMOS in the HSO filter set.
Antares is a red supergiant star, located in the constellation Scorpius. It forms a part of the square pattern along with the stars M4, Alniyat, and IC 4605.
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 #OneClickContestJun23 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 June 2023 Contest is the M51 obtained with SPA-2-CMOS in the LRGB filter set. It contains 5 One-Click Observations corresponding to more than 10 hours of total exposure time.
M51, also known as the Whirlpool Galaxy, is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Canes Venatici. It is famous for its prominent spiral arms and a companion galaxy, creating a stunning visual appearance.
You can see and grab this Observation Bundle by clicking here.
To qualify for the contest, remember to tag the picture you upload with #BundleContestJun23 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!
