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2025 Milky Way Photography Contest Shines with Global Talent

5/21/2025

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The 2025 Milky Way Photographer of the Year contest dazzled with over 6,000 breathtaking entries from around the globe, including Guatemala, Yemen, and Australia. Among the standout winners, Don Pettit captured a mesmerizing view from the International Space Station, while Brent Martin's stunning shot along the Great Ocean Road left viewers in awe.

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The 2025 Milky Way Photographer of the Year contest dazzled with over 6,000 breathtaking entries from around the globe, including Guatemala, Yemen, and Australia. Among the standout winners, Don Pettit captured a mesmerizing view from the International Space Station, while Brent Martin's stunning shot along the Great Ocean Road left viewers in awe.