Astrophotographers Around the World Share Their Best Photos of the Milky Way

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The Milky Way has long been a source of fascination for scientists and astronomy lovers alike. And while researchers are busy imaging black holes in our galaxy, there are many astrophotographers who also focus their attention on the Milky Way. From Tibet to Utah to New Zealand and Chile, there are so many spectacular locations to view our galaxy. Luckily, Capture the Atlas is back with its annual roundup of the best Milky Way Photographers of the Year to show off just how amazing it is to see the galaxy from Earth.

Whether high up in the Alps or in a remote part of the desert, all of the photographers went to great lengths to get their Milky Way images. New Zealand, known for its incredible landscape, was a popular destination, as was Spain's Canary Islands. Both provide the clear sky and expansive environment needed to get a picture of the Milky Way that does the galaxy justice.

Of particular note is Uroš Fink‘s photograph, which was taken in Slovenia's Mangart Saddle. Located in the Julian Alps, it was the perfect place for the photographer to not only capture the Milky Way, but also the Perseid meteor shower. The result is an image where falling stars dance around the arcing bow of the Milky Way. Another standout is Alvin Wu‘s magical photo of the galaxy shining brightly over a frozen lake in Tibet. The fuchsia hues of the Milky Way contrast beautifully with the icy lake.

See more of our favorite Milky Way photographs from this year's roundup below. The full gallery of winners can be found on Capture the Atlas.

https://mymodernmet.com/milky-way-photographer-year-2022/

“The salt road” by Alexis Trigo. Location: San Pedro de Atacama, Chile




“Perseid meteor shower on Mangart saddle” by Uroš Fink. Location: Julian Alps, Slovenia




“Galactic Kiwi” by Evan McKay. Location: Mount Taranaki, New Zealand




“Sentinel” by Andy Jones. Location: Utah, USA




“A balcony to the stars” by Efrén Yanes. Location: Tenerife, Spain




““Path to the past” by Jose Manuel Galvan Rangel. Location: Extremadura, Spain




“Milky Way arch in the morning hours of spring” by Egor Goryachev. Location: La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain

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1. Fantastic photos..ty

What a great job! Traveling the world to capture these wonders for us to enjoy. Just wow.

[Stuart G]

2. Great Post & Great Pictures. Thank You for Posting.. K and $

[lindysalsagal]

3. r for later. Gorgeous. Thanks.

[whistler162]

4. I hope one of them shared a photo

of a Milky Way bar!