The 2025 Milky Way Photographer of the Year awards, sponsored by Capture the Atlas, showcases 5 of the best winning skyscapes in its 8th annual contest.
Included in the contest this year is an image taken from space by NASA astronaut Don Pettit on the International Space Station.
Capture the Atlas shares 10 out of the 25 winning Milky Way photos, inspiring other astrophotographers to capture stunning night sky images.
Featured photographs include Angel Fux's double Milky Way arch, Benjamin Barakat's Bottle Tree Paradise, and Luis Cajete's capture at The Wave in Utah.
Petr Horálek's Tololo Lunar Eclipse Sky, Sergio Montúfar's Cosmic Fire, and Uroš Fink's Winter Fairy Tale also stand out among the best Milky Way photos of 2025.
Stairway to Heaven by Marcin Rosadzinski, Galaxy of the Stone Array by Alvin Wu, and Echiwile Arch by Vikas Chander offer unique perspectives from different locations around the world.
Notably, NASA astronaut Don Pettit shares 'One in a Billion' image taken from the International Space Station, showcasing Earth from a unique vantage point.
The diverse and captivating Milky Way photographs capture the beauty and wonders of the night sky, inviting viewers to appreciate the cosmic marvels.
Capture the Atlas' 2025 Milky Way Photographer of the Year contest celebrates the artistry and skill of astrophotographers globally, highlighting the enchanting views of our galaxy.
The collection of winning Milky Way photos serves as a testament to the awe-inspiring beauty of the universe and the dedicated photographers who capture it.
Viewing these stunning Milky Way images can inspire others to explore astrophotography, appreciate the night sky, and seek out dark-sky locations for their own celestial observations.