We're pleased to announce the six winners of our 7th Annual Orion StarShoot Photo Contest! Three award-winning astrophotos were selected from both deep-sky and solar system categories by our panel of judges. It was a challenge to pick just six winners from all the wonderful entries captured by talented Orion customers. Be sure to check our online Image Gallery often as we add all the contest entries for you to enjoy. If you didn't have a chance to enter the contest this year, check out our growing line of affordable astrophotography equipment and gear up to take your shot next year!
1st Prize: Warren S. — California Nebula
First Prize is a $250 Orion Gift Certificate!
2nd Prize: Daniel W. — Horsehead Nebula
Second Prize is a $100 Orion Gift Certificate!
3rd Prize: Angel C. — M33 The Triangulum Galaxy ("The Pinwheel Galaxy")
Third Prize is a $50 Orion Gift Certificate!
1st Prize: Michael B. — Total Lunar Eclipse
First Prize is a $250 Orion Gift Certificate!
2nd Prize: Gary V. — Jupiter and Saturn with Ganymede shadow transit
Second Prize is a $100 Orion Gift certificate!
3rd Prize: Hector C. Jr — Full Moon in Aquarius
Third Prize is a $50 Orion Gift Certificate!