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Astrophotographers from five continents have captured breathtaking images of our galaxy, reminding us that pristine night skies still exist. The 9th annual Milky Way Photographer of the Year competition showcases stunning views from New Zealand to the Canary Islands.
After a year of protests, astronomers successfully convinced an American energy company to scrap plans for a massive facility that would have flooded Chile's pristine Atacama Desert with light pollution. The rare victory protects some of Earth's most powerful telescopes and the world's clearest views of the cosmos.
A $10 billion industrial complex that threatened one of Earth's darkest night skies has been canceled, protecting telescopes that hunt for distant planets and galaxies. Global support for preserving Chile's Atacama Desert observatory shows people worldwide care deeply about protecting our view of the universe.