2025 Northern Hemisphere Winners
The decision making panel at nPAE has had a serious job on its hands for the 2025 Northern Hemisphere astrophotography competition. 12 finalists of this quality, an easy decision do not make!
To get to the final is a win in its own right and on balance any of these images are worthy winners.
In reverse order, the judges have decided….


3rd place Alessandro Flare X2.9
This is a beautiful capture of the corona sphere and coronal mass ejection. The contrast and detail is superb!
Wins: nPAE Gift Pack (Large +Small torch + carbon fibre pen)


2nd place Gyorgy Mars 2024-25
This is superb set of images presented as a nice infographic. Both ice caps are clearly visible as are features like the Hellas Planitia, Arabia Terra and Elysium Planitia.
Wins: £50 nPAE Voucher


1st place Rod Wolf’s Cave Nebula (LDN 1217)
Taking advantage of a remote telescope and extensive capability in post processing, Wolf’s Cave Nebula demonstrates the highest level of the art of astrophotography. The close up reveals a stunning jewel box of stars with dust lanes and nebula.
Wins: £200 and the nPAE 2025 Northern Hemisphere Competition.
Congratulations Rod! You have won £200, the nPAE 2025 Northern Hemisphere stage and go forward to the 2025 World Champion vote later this year.