There’s something quite captivating about looking at the stars and other celestial objects in the night sky, isn’t there? We can’t take our eyes away from the magnificent canvas above us and, at the right moment, its beauty can take our breath away. Travel and photography blog Capture the Atlas attempts to capture that ethereal beauty of the Milky Way.
This year's best Milky Way photographs take us on an unforgettable trip to the Australian Outback, the national parks of Indonesia, the American Southwest, and some other wonderful places. These incredible photos make for an extremely invigorating look at the night sky across the world.
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22 Rare and Beautifully Colorized Historical Photos
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Welcome to Elk Rock Residence, a Retro Luxury Tree House
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Learn About Photography's History Through These Old Photos
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20 of the Most Perfectly-Timed Pictures Ever Taken
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20 Amazing Animal Photos that'll Leave You Breathless
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These Lighthouses Are Each More Beautiful than the Last...
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Drop Everything and Take a Look at These Incredible Photos
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These Designers Did SUCH a Great Job! 19 Handy Innovations
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10 Risky Roads You'd Have to be Insane to Drive On
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