People have always been attracted to stars and it is easy to understand why. Those shining points in the sky, appearing on an endless expanse, fascinate.
The "The 2023 Milky Way Photographer of The Year" contest had over 3,000 entries with photographers from all over the world. It was the sixth edition of the competition, and photographers who participated presented landscapes such as deserts, glaciers, mountains and beaches, all illuminated by the dazzling sky of the Milky Way.
You can see the full list of winners here, and below are some of the public's favorites.
South of Home
Photograph: Lorenzo Ranieri Tenti / Milky Way Photographer of the Year
The Scenery I Wanted to See
Photograph: Mitsuhiro Okabe / Milky Way Photographer of the Year
Celestial Shield
Photograph: Iván Ferrero / Milky Way Photographer of the Year
Night Under The Baobab Trees
Photograph: Steffi Lieberman / Milky Way Photographer of the Year
Celestial Radiance
Photograph: Tom Rae / Milky Way Photographer of the Year
Winter Airglow
Fotograf: Larryn Rae / Milky Way Photographer of the Year
The Bottle Tree Portal
Photograph: Benjamin Barakat / Milky Way Photographer of the Year
Photograph: Violeta Lazareva / Milky Way Photographer of the Year
Do you want to discover the beauty of the night sky with your own eyes? This experience can help you.