Event created by Caterina Rocchetto
Today, we are announcing the new contests for February 2024!
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.
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 February 2024 Contest is the COMET 144P, obtained with CHI-1-CMOS in the LRGB filter set.
Comet 144P is a periodic comet discovered in 1999 with a 5.5-year orbit. It's notable for its greenish glow, likely due to cyanogen and diatomic carbon. Studying it provides insights into solar system dynamics.
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 #OneClickContestFeb24 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 February 2024 Contest is the NGC 3521 obtained with CHI-1-CMOS in the LRGB filter set. It contains 8 One-Click Observations corresponding to more than 8 hours of total exposure time.
NGC 3521 is a spiral galaxy located in the Leo constellation. Discovered in 1784, it exhibits a bright core and distinct spiral arms. Its structure offers valuable insights into galactic evolution.
You can see and grab this Observation Bundle by clicking here.
To qualify for the contest, remember to tag the picture you upload with #BundleContestFeb24 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!
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