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Erwin van der Velden
Memorial Trophy for Astro-Photography

 

For 2009 and onwards 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)

 

NON-TELESCOPE ASTRO-PHOTOGRAPHY CATEGORY:

  • Photos must not be taken though a telescope or through 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 2009 registrants.

  • All entries must be received by the Registrar by Monday 10 August 09.  
    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 Queensland Astrofest 2008.

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

  • Photos may be taken by film, slide, CCD, digital, web cam, or what ever other type of camera.

  • 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.

  • 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 envisaged that the winner will present the perpetual trophy to the winner 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 at 4.30 PM after the main speaker.