SVBONY Q2 2026 Astrophotography Contest Winners Announced

Date: July 14th, 2026

Dear SVBONY Community & Astrophotography Lovers,

A huge thank you to everyone who submitted stunning astrophotography works during our April–June Q2 2026 Astrophotography Contest! We were deeply amazed by your passion, patience, and incredible skills capturing the wonders of the night sky.

After careful review, we are thrilled to announce our official Q2 2026 overall winners:

Dominik Poplutz
Target: Whirlpool Galaxy (M51, NGC5194)
Work Link: https://www.svbony.com/creations/whirlpool-galaxy-m51-ngc5194-?preview=admin
Arie Nouwen
Target: Sadr region
Work Link: https://www.svbony.com/creations/sadr-region-1?
Daryl Perreau
Target: The Sagittarius Triad
Work Link: https://www.svbony.com/creations/the-sagittarius-triad?preview=admin

Each of our Q2 overall winners will receive a SVBONY accessory worth $50 USD as an official prize!

These three breathtaking images showcase the mesmerizing beauty of deep-space objects, from the iconic Whirlpool Galaxy to the glowing Sadr Nebula region and the classic Sagittarius Triad. Every pixel reflects the charm of amateur astrophotography.

Thank you again to all participants for sharing your amazing creations with us!

Stay tuned for our monthly astrophotography challenges and the upcoming Q3 contest. We can’t wait to see more of your magnificent deep-sky photos in the second half of the year!

Notice:

I would love to clarify how our photography activity reward and point system works so you know what to expect. Whenever you submit an entry (anytime, any target), it is immediately published to our creation wall for 100 points. From there, visitors to the creation wall can view and like your photos as part of our ongoing engagement system.

Additionally, our activity structure includes:

Monthly Themed Contest: Regular monthly awards focusing on specific astronomy and outdoor photography themes(such as July target is #Veilnebula).

Quarterly Daily activity: Quarterly reviews and awards for daily submissions, encouraging everyone to capture wonderful moments anytime.

Annual Grand Finale: The ultimate yearly showdown where all the most-liked award-winning entries compete for the grand prize!