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More magical milky way images that inspire
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More Magical Milky Way Images That Inspire

Capture The Atlas has been showcasing some of the world’s best photographers for years, and their annual Milky Way Photographer of the Year contest never disappoints.

The photographers travel far and wide (even to space) to capture the magic of our incredible galaxy on display in the night sky. 🌌 The Milky Way galaxy has an estimated 100-400 billion stars in it, with at least that number of planets.

Now in its 8th edition, this collection features images from Chad, Northern Argentina, Socotra Island, Namibia, Australia, New Zealand, and more.

Below are some jaw dropping images from the collection. Photos used with permission.

View of Earth from space, showcasing the curvature of the planet against a starry backdrop with the Milky Way galaxy visible.
“One in a Billion ” – Don Pettit
A volcanic eruption with lava and ash plume reaching up into a starry night sky filled with the Milky Way.
“Cosmic Fire” – Sergio Montúfar | Volcán Acatenango, Guatemala
A panoramic view of an observatory under a starry sky, featuring domed telescopes and the Milky Way arching above.
“Tololo Lunar Eclipse Sky” – Petr Horálek | Cerro Tololo Observatory, Chile
A stunning night sky filled with the Milky Way and multiple shooting stars, with a person sitting on a rock formation in the foreground.
“Boot Arch Perseids” – Mike Abramyan | Alabama Hills, CA, USA



A panoramic view of a mountainous landscape featuring blooming pink azaleas, with the Milky Way galaxy prominently visible in the night sky.
“Blosoom” – Ethan Su | Hehuan Mountain Dark Sky Park, Taiwan
A close-up view of ancient moai statues on a grassy landscape under a starry night sky, with the Milky Way galaxy prominently displayed above.
“The Night Guardians” – Rositsa Dimitrova | Easter Island, Chile

For more amazing imagery, follow them at @capturetheatlas.

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