Biography of Miguel Claro
Protagonist of an article distinguished as “Best Edit” in National Geographic magazine, was also the the winner of “Insight Investment Astronomy Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award 2019“. Shortlisted 4 times in the same contest, was also awarded as “Highly Commended” in “Our Moon” category in “Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2023” and as “Highly Commended” in “Our Sun” category in “Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2022” by the Royal Observatory of Greenwich, in London, UK. Was also one of the winners in the “International Earth and Sky Photo Contest – 2011”, and the overall winner of the Portuguese Astrophotography Contest from OAPB in 2017.
His images have traveled the world and been published in books and in the most prestigious international magazines, such as the “world’s best-selling” Astronomy Magazine, Sky and Telescope, Astronomy Now, BBC Sky at Night, Ciel et Espace, Astronomie, and Astronomìa. In Portugal, his images have been published in many different magazines, national newspapers and television stations, SIC, RTP and TVI.
Several images of Miguel Claro have been distinguished by NASA as APOD – Astronomy Picture of the Day and EPOD – Earth Science Picture of the Day .
Professional Contacts: Currently he is contributing with many institutions around the world, linking and promoting astronomy and photography in many different ways. Feel free to contact Miguel Claro – in english, portuguese or spanish – with your question or proposal. You can order a signed “Fine Art Print” available in many different sizes and types. If you are interested in requesting any professional information related to work, such as: a Photography Assignment, Article, Public Talk, Private/Public Photography Course or Workshop, Book, or request an interview for any Media, you are welcome to use the contact form.