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Erwin van der Velden
Memorial Trophy for Astro-Photography

 

There are two categories, each with their own trophy.

 

THROUGH A TELESCOPE ASTRO-PHOTOGRAPHY CATEGORY:

  • Photos must be taken though a telescope (400mm focal length or greater)

  • Photos may be deep field, wide angle, planetary, lunar or special interest involving an astronomical object or theme.

NON-TELESCOPE ASTRO-PHOTOGRAPHY CATEGORY:

  • Photos must not be taken though a telescope or using a 400 mm focal length lens or greater;

  • Photos may be deep field, wide angle, planetary, lunar or special interest involving an astronomical object or theme.

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:

  • The competition is open to all Queensland Astrofest registrants.

  • All entries must be received by the Registrar before Astrofest opens.  
    It is recommended that you give your photos to your club representative to pass on to the Registrar.

  • Each entrant may submit a maximum of three (3) images for each category.

  • Photos submitted must be taken at or since the preceding Queensland Astrofest.

  • Photos must be printed and may be no larger than A4 in size.

  • Entrants must state the subject matter/description, the telescope/lens used, the camera used, the number of images stacked if applicable as well as the exposure time/s of each photo. This information will be used when the photo is displayed on the web site, but not before.

  • All photos will be displayed in the Dining Room for the duration of Astrofest.

  • The prize-winner for each category will receive the perpetual trophy on which their name will be engraved as well as a smaller trophy that they will be able to keep. It is hoped that the winner(s) will present the perpetual trophy to the winner(s) of the following year.

JUDGING:

  • The photos will be voted upon by the Astrofest registrants.

  • When registering, everyone will receive a voting form for each category.

  • The photos on display will be numbered and no names will be shown.

  • As all the photos will be on display for the whole of Astrofest, you may vote at any time.

  • Voting forms to be placed in the box next to the display.

  • Voting will close directly after the main speaker.