Shortlist of Optolong 2026 Nightscape Competition — Starryscape Dream
Shortlist of Optolong 2026 Nightscape Competition — Starryscape Dream
The 9th Optolong Nightscape Competition (Starryscape Dream — Optolong 2026 Nightscape Competition) officially closed for submissions on July 15, 2026.
We received a total of 478 outstanding entries from 266 participants around the world. We sincerely thank every contributor for sharing their vision of the night sky.
Submission Overview:
| Category | NightScape Category | Special Celestial Phenomena Category | Total |
| Submissions | 348 | 130 | 478 |
| Contributors | 180 | 86 | 266 |
| Countries Represented | 33 | 22 | / |
Following a rigorous screening process, a total of 276 works have been shortlisted — 195 in the Nightscape Category and 81 in the Special Celestial Phenomena Category.
Thank you to everyone who lifted their gaze to the stars and captured the beauty of the night. Your works have brought the world's night skies together.
The complete list of shortlisted works here.
Shortlists for NightScape Category of Optolong 2026 Nightscape Competition (195 works)
Shortlists for Special Celestial Phenomena Category of Optolong 2026 Nightscape Competition (81 works)
For the complete list of shortlisted works, please visit the online galleries below.
Nightscape Category (195 works) : Click below link to view high-resolution images
https://photos.app.goo.gl/mv3ebmuMeNmtBrs96
Special Celestial Phenomena Category (81 works) : Click below link to view high-resolution images
https://photos.app.goo.gl/mG9e7b3hfroc3vJE8
All shortlisted works will be evaluated by our five-judge expert panel. The final award recipients will be announced on August 25, 2026. Stay tuned!
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Optolong Optics Co., Ltd. reserves the right of final interpretation of this event. Participation in this call for entries implies agreement and compliance with all the rules of this competition.
