Graphic Image Technologies – http://www.git.co.za
Move Shoot Move – https://www.moveshootmove.com
Dwarf Labs – https://dwarflab.com
First Light Optics – https://www.firstlightoptics.com
Seestar – https://www.seestar.com

Astrophoto Competition – Summer 2025 – Results

1st place: John Lindsay-Smith  – Blood Moon Rising
Dwarf 3 Smart Telescope Sponsored by Graphic Image Technologies & Dwarf Labs
2nd place: Yolanda Combrink  – Blood Moon
Seestar S50 Smart Telescope sponsored by Graphic Image Technologies & SeeStar
3rd place: Truhan Pretorius – Milky Way
Seestar S30 Smart Telescope sponsored by Graphic Image Technologies & SeeStar
4th place: Jacques van Delft  – Sunspots
Nomad Grab & Go sponsored by Move Shoot Move
5th place: Manuel Da Silva  – Moon
Benro Slim Carbon Fibre Tripod sponsored by Outdoor Photo
6th place: Analize Jooste  – Lunar Eclipse
Optolong L-Pro Filter sponsored by First Light Optics

1.   The competition is restricted to South African residents.
2.   Images taken with a dedicated astro camera will not be considered. (Standard DSLRs and webcams are OK.)
3.   Only images taken since 1 July 2025 will be considered.
4.   Submissions received after the closing date of 15 January 2026 shall not be considered.
5.   Submit your images electronically to astrophotographyassa.saao.ac.za AND assa.astrophotographygmail.com
6.   Acceptable file formats are .JPG and .TIFF, with a maximum file size of 5MB.
7.   Image processing, including stacking, is acceptable.
8.   Each image must be submitted separately.
9.   All submitted images must be your own work.
10.  Each submission must be accompanied by the following information:
• Your name and contact details.
• The date, time and approximate location.
• A brief description of the equipment used and any processing techniques employed.
11.   You may be requested to supply a full-size processed image plus the original raw file with embedded EXIF.
12.   Ownership of the intellectual property remains with the photographer without restrictions.
13.   By submitting an image you agree to the rules, affirm that it is your own work, and agree to the image and associated details being published by ASSA and the prize sponsors in our various communications channels, with suitable accreditation (i.e. including your name). The image may be cropped or its resolution reduced to suit the needs of publication.
14.   The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into regarding the judging.

Martin Heigan   –   ASSA Astrophotography Section Director
Chris Stewart   –   ASSA Instrumentation Section Director
Peter Dunsby   –   Winner – 2025 Winter Astrophotography Competition
Mark Chertkow   –   Co-Sponsor
Liam McDermott   –   Astrophotography Section Specialist