The October 2022 Contests are Here!
Today we are announcing the new contests for October 2022!
Are you new to our contests? Read the general rules first.
Here below you can find the definitions of the two contests. Remember to check the rules before taking part in these contests!
The One-Click Contest
The One-Click Observation for the October 2022 Contest is a two-panel mosaic of IC 4592 obtained with CHI-5 in the LRGB filter set.
IC 4592, also known as the Blue Horsehead Nebula, is a faint reflection nebula in the constellation Scorpius. The nebula is lit by the multiple Star System Nu Scorpii.
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 #OneClickContestOct22 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 October 2022 Contest is the Cat's Eye Nebula, obtained with SPA-2 in the HSO filter set. It contains 14 One-Click Observations corresponding to more than 13 hours of total exposure time.
The Cat’s Eye Nebula, or NGC 6543, is a planetary nebula in the constellation of Draco at magnitude 8.1 with high surface brightness, discovered by William Herschel in 1786.
You can see and grab this Observation Bundle by clicking here.
To qualify for the contest, remember to tag the picture you upload with #BundleContestOct22 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!