The Top Photos in the CWAS David Malin Awards Highlight Astronomical Wonders — Colossal
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Each year, the Central West Astronomical Society (CWAS) in New South Wales hosts AstroFest, an astronomy festival that invites amateur photographers and scientists worldwide to share their best astronomical images. This year’s grand prize went to Stefan Buda for his tonal moonscape, “The Lunar Apennines,” which offers a detailed portrayal of Montes Apenninus.
The competition features various categories such as Deep Sky, Solar System, Wide-Field, and Nightscapes. Participants can submit photographs capturing phenomena like distant nebulae, spiral galaxies, the Milky Way, and aurora australis illuminating stunning terrestrial vistas. A 2027 calendar showcasing the winning images is available for purchase, and the complete gallery of top shots can be viewed on the award’s website.
Stefan Buda, “The Lunar Apennines.” Overall winner of the CWAS David Malin Award and winner of the Solar System category Andy Campbell, “OED1 – Winged Sandals of Mercury.” Honorable mention in the Deep Sky category Luke Tscharke, “Tasman Arc.” Honorable mention in the Nightscapes (International) category Paul Montague, “NGC 1097 – A Barred Spiral with Jets.” Honorable mention in the Deep Sky category Jarrod Rueff, “BRAN 56.” Honorable mention in the Deep Sky category Luke Rasmussen, “The Wishing Tree.” Honorable mention in the Nightscapes (International) category Andy Campbell, “The Rippling Flames – Chamaeleon III.” Winner of the Deep Sky category Lucy Yunxi Hu, “Milky Way and Zodiacal Light.” Honorable mention in the Nightscapes (International) category Brighton Seeley, “Zenith.” Winner of the Nightscapes (International) category
