Stunning: Astrophotographers Capture Beautiful Shots of the Milky Way

Aimee Herd : Aug 8, 2013
Universe Today

Lift up your eyes on high, and see who has created these things, Who brings out their host by number; He calls them all by name, by the greatness of His might and the strength of His power. (Isaiah 40)

I confess I never really tire of looking at good photography, especially photos of God's amazing creation all around us. (Photo: Milky Way over Death Valley/Jeff Moreau)

Recently, Universe Today has posted some remarkable nighttime astrophotos of the Milky Way.

One of those is a panoramic view of the Milky Way over Death Valley. Jeff Moreau, photographer and high school physics teacher, journeyed out of his way in the middle of the night for the shot, but it was well worth it. (Click Here to view a larger version)

Another stunning astrophoto is taken by photographer Chad Powell from across the pond, on the Isle of Wight (south of England), where there is little light pollution to restrict a view of the heavens. (Photo by: Chad Powell)

The result is an incredible capture of both sky and sea glowing azure blue in the night, with fishing boats on the horizon. (Click Here for a larger version)

"I only ever shot the Milky Way from my back garden," says Powell. "I decided to finally trek it down to my local beach. The Milky Way was so bright in the sky, it was breathtaking! The lights on the left are from fishing boats tens of miles out to sea."

These and the many other beautiful photos out there always serve to remind me of God's infinite artistry in the heavens and the Earth He created.