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David Malin Astrophotography Awards 2026: Finalists Gallery

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The 2026 David Malin Awards finalists are up, pulling in astrophotography from across Australia and internationally: auroras, nebulas, deep sky clusters, lunar terrain. Named after David Malin, whose colour astrophotography techniques set the benchmark for the field, the competition covers both amateur and more advanced contributors.

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