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The Brilliant Milky Way Connects Photographers in an Annual Contest


Stunning in its own right, our galaxy is ever more dazzling in the images topping the 2025 Milky Way Photographer of the Year contest.

Rositsa Dimitrova, “The Night Guardians,” Easter Island, ChileWhile diverse in geography, approach, and technique, all of the photos are guided by the brilliant band of light in the distance. Benjamin Barakat, “Bottle Tree Paradise,” Socotra, YemenMarcin Rosadziński, “Stairway to Heaven,” Madeira Island, PortugalDon Pettit, “One in a Billion,” International Space StationKavan Chay, “Evolution of Stars,” Otago, New ZealandLuis Cajete, “The Wave,” Coyote Buttes, Utah, U.S.Max Inwood, “A Sea of Lupines,” Lake Tekapo, New ZealandEthan Su, “Blosoom,” Hehuan Mountain Dark Sky Park, TaiwanAnthony Lopez, “A Stellar View From The Cave,” Saint Raphael, France Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Hide advertising Save your favorite articles Get 15% off in the Colossal Shop Receive members-only newsletter Give 1% for art supplies in K-12 classrooms

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