The overall winner and Galaxies category winner: “The Andromeda Core” by Weitang Liang, Qi Yang, Chuhong YuAstrophotography continues to reveal the breathtaking beauty of the cosmos, and the 2025 ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year Awards have once again delivered awe-inspiring results. This year’s winners, announced on September 11, showcase everything from vivid nebulae and glittering star clusters to stunning lunar landscapes and distant galaxies. The competition highlights both technical brilliance and the deep passion of photographers who capture the universe’s hidden wonders. These remarkable images not only celebrate artistic excellence but also invite us to reflect on our place in the vast expanse of space. More: The Royal Museums Greenwich, InstagramSkyscapes category winner: “The Ridge” by Tom RaeOur Sun category winner: “Active Region of the Sun’s Chromosphere” by James SinclairOur Moon category winner: “The Trace of Refraction” by Marcella Giulia PaceAurorae category winner: “Crown of Light” by Kavan ChayPlanets, Comets and Asteroids category winner: “Comet 12P-Pons-Brooks Taking a Final Bow” by Dan BartlettPeople and Space category winner: “ISS Lunar Flyby” by Tom WilliamsStars and Nebulae category winner: “M13 – An Ultra-Deep Exposure of the Popular Cluster” by Distant Luminosity groupThe Sir Patrick Moore Prize for Best Newcomer: “Encounter Across Light Years” by Yurui Gong, Xizhen RuanThe Annie Maunder Open Category: “Fourth Dimension” by Leonardo Di MaggioZWO Young Competition: “Orion, the Horsehead and the Flame in H-alpha” by Daniele Borsari