Astronomy Photographer of the Year

Type:Exhibition

Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre, The University of Manchester, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 9DL
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Credit: The Running Chicken Nebula © Runwei Xu and Binyu Wang

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Travel to the edge of the universe in astounding detail at the Astronomy Photographer of the Year exhibition, coming to Jodrell Bank this October and free with admission.

Astronomy Photographer of the Year produced by Royal Observatory Greenwich, is an annual competition featuring the world’s greatest space photography, with amateurs and professionals alike turning their lenses towards the ever-shifting majesty of the skies.

Photographers from across the globe compete to take home the prestigious title, and this year’s winner Andromeda, Unexpected, can be viewed alongside many more runners up and highly commended images.

This breathtaking exhibition makes a perfect complement to a Jodrell Bank visit. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to see these photos up close at a location which has pioneered astronomical research for almost 80 years!

 

Map & Directions

Opening Times

Exhibition (26 Oct 2024 - 27 Apr 2025)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday10:00 - 16:00

* Craft Sessions:
11am-12.30pm, 1.30pm-4pm

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