Thank you all for your patience! After a month and a half of intense competition and deep review by our judges, the final winning moments for the May #SVBONYCamera photography contest have officially arrived! ✨

First and foremost, a massive thank you to our global community of astrophotography enthusiasts for your passionate participation and stunning submissions! Your lenses have captured the immense romance and infinite mystery of the deep sky, proving once again how beautiful our universe is.

To show our appreciation for your continuous support, every single customer who submitted a valid entry has been awarded a participation bonus of 100 points! 🎁

Now, let’s officially announce our 6 final challenge winners:

🌟 1st Place (1 Winner)

• Arie Nouwen 🔗 View Winning Work: Sadr Region

🌟 2nd Place (2 Winners)

• Glen Robinson 🔗 View Winning Work: Click here to view

• Jeff Tucker 🔗 View Winning Work: Rho Ophiuchi Cloud Complex & Blue Horsehead Nebula

🌟 3rd Place (3 Winners)

• Hans Haans 🔗 View Winning Work: Elephant's Trunk in HOO

• Anthony Law 🔗 View Winning Work: Messier 42 (M42) - The Orion Nebula

• Martin Davis 🔗 View Winning Work: NGC 7023 - The Iris Nebula

Along with this announcement, the winning points have been officially credited to the personal store accounts of the winners listed above. Please log in to check your balance! Huge congratulations to all our winning masters!

📝 Attached: Contest Rules Review

I. Key Contest Information

• Theme: Capturing the Cosmos, Framing Wonders (An exclusive SVBONY camera challenge. All celestial targets welcome. Focus on camera performance and creative expression.)

• Duration:

  • Submission Period: May 1st – June 15th

  • Review & Winner Announcement: June 20th

• Eligibility: Global astrophotography enthusiasts and SVBONY users (both beginners and professionals are welcome).

• Core Rule: Must use SVBONY-branded astronomical cameras for all submissions (including models like SC571CC, SV605CC, SC715C, SV505C, SV305 Pro, etc.). There are no restrictions on celestial targets (Moon, planets, deep-sky objects, star trails, meteor showers, man-made satellites, etc., are all accepted).

II. Submission Guidelines

(I) Content Requirements

• Submissions must align with the theme "Capturing the Cosmos, Framing Wonders." No restrictions on celestial targets, composition, creativity, or post-processing styles. We encourage unique, personalized artistic expressions.

• Work must be original and shot entirely with an SVBONY camera. SVBONY telescopes, filters, and other accessories can be used. Post-processing such as color adjustment and stacking is permitted (but original capture metadata must be preserved).

  • Note: As the SC571CC is our annual flagship product, submissions using the SC571CC will receive additional points. This will not affect the final award results.

• Multiple submissions of the same work are prohibited, as is plagiarism. Violators will be disqualified and permanently banned from all future SVBONY-brand events.

(II) Format Requirements

• Image Format: JPG or PNG.

• File Size: ≥2MB and ≤20MB per single image.

• Resolution: ≥2000×1500 pixels.

• Required Submission Contents: Original artwork + Capture Metadata (Camera model, exposure time, ISO/Gain, focal length, location/time) + A brief description (under 100 words) of the creative concept or the story behind the shot.

• Additional Requirements: Submissions must include the exclusive tag #SVBONYCamera. When sharing on social media, please also use the tag #SVBONY.

IV. How to Participate (3 Simple Steps - Mirroring the Official Process)

1. Create & Share (Pre-warm & Traffic Drive): Use your SVBONY camera to create a masterpiece. Post your work in the Facebook community "SVBONY Telescope Club" or on your personal timeline, using the hashtag #SVBONYCamera. Gain inspiration through community interaction.

2. Official Submission (Entry): Visit the dedicated event page on the SVBONY official website (Reference: https://www.svbony.com/pages/awards). Click "Submit Now," fill in the required information, and upload your artwork with its capture metadata.

3. Confirmation & Announcement: Eligible works will be announced in the "Svbony Awards" section of the official website and across our major social media platforms.

V. Prizes

• First Prize (1 Winner): 800 Official Website Points (equivalent to $80).

• Second Prize (2 Winners): 500 Official Website Points (equivalent to $50).

• Third Prize (3 Winners): 300 Official Website Points (equivalent to $30).

• Flagship New Product SC571CC Submission Bonus (Unlimited Winners): Extra 600 Points.

• Participation Prize: Receive 100 Official Website Points (equivalent to $10) just for submitting.