Josh Dury
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Records
Josh Dury's double win at Astronomy Photographer of the Year is a rare feat, highlighting his exceptional skill in capturing celestial events. His work has been featured by NASA, including an Astronomy Picture of the Day selection. His book's best-seller status and his Fellowship of the Royal Astronomical Society further underscore his impact on the field.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society
Professional recognition for contributions to astronomy.
NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day
Image of Venus and Jupiter conjunction featured on June 12, 2026.
Records & Feats
First to capture six planets in a single frame spanning nearly 180 degrees
In February 2026, Dury photographed six planets in a planetary parade over Dorset, a rare alignment requiring custom panoramic stitching.