The September 2023 Contests are Here!

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Today we are announcing the new contests for September 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

This month's contest video tutorial is a legacy tutorial from Peter Jenkins. The workflow that Peter will show you is a great methodology to follow for processing this contest's Observation Bundle.

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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 September 2023 Contest is the RUNNING MAN NEBULA, obtained with CHI-1-CMOS in the LRGB filter set.

The Running Man Nebula (NGC 1973/1975/1977) is found in Orion. A part of the larger Orion Nebula complex, it's illuminated by nearby stars, resembling a figure in motion, and is a site of active star formation.

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 #OneClickContestSep23 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

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The Observation Bundle for the September 2023 Contest is the LDN 1667 obtained with AUS-2-CCD in the HSO filter set. It contains 8 One-Click Observations corresponding to more than 7 hours of total exposure time.

LDN 1667, in the Taurus constellation, is a dark nebula composed of dense interstellar dust and gas. It obscures background starlight, possibly concealing regions where new stars form within its molecular clouds.

You can see and grab this Observation Bundle by clicking here.

To qualify for the contest, remember to tag the picture you upload with #BundleContestSep23 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!