In Conversation with the Shortlisted and Winning Photographers from the Astronomy Photographer of the Year 15.

The shortlisted and winning photographers of this competition were invited to a special Private View event in September 2023 where they could see the Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition. During the event, Royal Observatory astronomers Affelia and Jess, recorded interviews with some of the photographers who were there to talk about their images and to ask for some advice about how to start taking beautiful photos of the night sky.

This interview is with Astronomy Presenter Mario also spoke to Yann Sainty who was part of the trio who won this year’s title with their photograph Andromeda, Unexpected. You can listen to their conversation in French in the recording or read the English transcription on our website - https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/astronomy-photographer-year-15-conversation-entrants-winners