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SUMMARY
Portuguese astrophotographer Miguel Claro has won the "Our Sun" category of the ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2026 for his highly detailed image of the Sun's surface. The winning photograph showcases intricate patterns of writhing plasma within the Sun's photosphere. Claro utilized a dual-band telescope, a specific filter, and a solar camera, recording short videos at a high frame rate to capture fleeting moments of atmospheric stability. His image captured convection cells and bright filigree on the Sun's surface, earning him an award in the prestigious competition.
TAKEAWAYS
Miguel Claro won an award for his detailed photograph of the Sun's surface.
The image captured writhing plasma and convection cells on the Sun's photosphere.
Claro used a high-powered telescope, specific filters, and a solar camera.
The ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition is the world's largest astrophotography contest.