Since we are looking at the galaxy from within, we cannot see its real shape, as when we look at some other distant galaxies like, say, M51. Instead, what we can see is t… See more

The Milky Way is visible all year, from any location. But the part towards the galactic core … See more

For us in the northern hemisphere, winter is Orion season, and not many people will consider the Milky Way as a great target. Indeed, the core is not visible, but if you are into astrop… See more

Latitude and short nights are not the only things that make observing and photographing the Milky Way challenging. As well as manmade light pollution from city lights and s… See more