A collection of stunning and magical photos of the Milky Way.

The Galaxy Photographer of the Year award brings together 25 stunning and enchanting photographs of the night sky.

This photograph of the Milky Way was taken at an altitude of 3,200 meters in the middle of winter, in the harsh cold, challenging both the endurance and equipment of photographer Angel Fux. - Photo: ANGEL FUX

Now in its eighth year, the Capture the Atlas photo contest is featuring, for the first time, a photograph of the Milky Way taken from space and shared by NASA astronaut Don Pettit.

This year's collection of photographs is highlighted by images of the Milky Way taken from the International Space Station, or from rarely photographed locations such as northern Argentina, Socotra Island, Namibia, Australia, New Zealand, and many others.

The photo series also captures moments of the Milky Way coinciding with astronomical phenomena such as comets, meteor showers, and lunar eclipses, showing just how vibrant and magical the night sky can be.

Beyond modern techniques and equipment, it is the creativity, patience, and passion for exploration of the photographers that have contributed to bringing these spectacular images to viewers.

NASA astronaut Don Pettit took this photo from the International Space Station, while floating in the observation capsule, looking through the window. - Photo: DON PETTIT

Vikas Chander captured this photo in Ennedi, Chad. The area is sparsely populated and completely free of light pollution. - Photo: VIKAS CHANDER

Alvin Wu captured this photograph at the Moeraki Rocks in New Zealand. Alvin wrote: “On a clear night, the Milky Way seemed to pour down from the sky onto the sea like a waterfall.” - Photo: ALVIN WU

Marcin Rosadzinski captured this image on the island of Madeira, Portugal. The wide-angle lens reveals the vast Milky Way, with its glowing red hydrogen nebulae. - Photo: MARCIN ROSADZINSKI

Uroš Fink took this photo at the Dobratsch nature park in Austria, capturing a panoramic view of the Milky Way in winter with red nebulae stretching across the Dobratsch mountain range. - Photo: UROŠ FINK

Author Sergio Montúfar shared: “On the morning of June 2, 2024, I conquered this volcano for the first time, hoping to witness the beauty of Volcan de Fuego under the Milky Way. That night, the volcano was incredibly active – each explosion reverberated in my chest, and the lava flow glowed brightly on the dark hillsides.” - Photo: SERGIO MONTÚFAR

Petr Horálek captured this photo on March 14, 2025, during a total lunar eclipse, particularly visible in the Americas and the Pacific. He was fortunate enough to observe the phenomenon from the NSF's Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory in Chile. - Photo: PETR HORÁLEK

Photographer Luis Cajete took this picture at Coyote Buttes, a geological masterpiece located in Arizona, where a special permit is required to enter. - Photo: LUIS CAJETE

Benjamin Barakat took this photo in Socotra, Yemen. The bottle tree is endemic to Socotra. It is believed that they originated from ancient plant species that have adapted to the island's unique environment over millions of years. - Photo: BENJAMIN BARAKAT

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