OMSI Photograohy Contest

The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)
Announces

Kendall Planetarium Astronomy Photo Contest

In 1609, Galileo first used an astronomical telescope to bring the night skies closer. Four hundred years later, we use the wonders of modern photography to capture those skies on film.

In celebration of the International Year of Astronomy, OMSI's Kendall Planetarium is sponsoring an astronomy photo contest. Winning astronomy photos will be published in OMSI's 2009 Kendall Planetarium astronomy calendar.

Grand prize:

Photo featured on the front cover and inside a 2009 astronomy calendar, planned for national distribution

A one-year OMSI Family Membership, which includes discounts on Science Store purchases, science camps and classes, and more

Celestron SkyScout® Personal Planetarium ($429 value)

Prizes for 11 Honorable Mention Winners:

Photos published in a 2009 astronomy calendar, planned for national distribution

A one-year OMSI Family Membership, which includes discounts on Science Store purchases, science camps and classes, and more
In addition, ALL winning photos will be displayed at OMSI in 2008.

Contest Period:

The contest runs February 20 - March 31, 2008. All entries must be received by 5:00 p.m. PST on March 31.
How To Enter:

No more than three entries per person.

By e-mail. Attach online entry form (available at www.omsi.edu/contest) and e-mail form and photo submission to calendarcontest@omsi.edu

If submitting more than one photo: A separate entry form must accompany each submission. You may send separate e-mails. Any single e-mail above 2MB will be disqualified.
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By mail. Print online entry form (available at www.omsi.edu/contest) and mail it with photo submission(s) on a CD to Jim Todd, OMSI Astronomy Photo Contest, 1945 SE Water Ave., Portland, OR 97214.
Note:

If submitting more than one photo: A separate entry form must accompany each submission. However, photos can be sent on one disc and in one mailing package.
Important:

OMSI employees and their family members are not eligible to participate.
Format:

All entries should be sent as .tif or .jpg files. Images should be 100 dpi, 720 x 480 pixels. E-mailed entries must be less than 2MB. Winners will need to deliver high-resolution images (12kx12k at 300 dpi) by April 30.
Judges:

Jim Todd, Kendall Planetarium Manager, and other well-known local amateur astronomers and photographers.
Please see complete contest guidelines at www.omsi.edu before submitting.

If you still have questions, please e-mail calendarcontest@omsi.edu