The Milky Way Galaxy has billions of stars; among them, our own Sun finds its place. Its name is derived from the radiant, irregular band of stars and gas clouds known as the Milky Way, which graces Earth"s sky. Methodical observations of the night sky started with early civilizations and astronomy, the oldest natural science that studies celestial objects and their phenomena, is still a modern source of fascination around our own ever-orbiting planet. That love of the night sky is what brings stargazers to Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park, a site free from heavy light pollution.
Milky Way over Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park
Today in History
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What’s your favorite colour?
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A cuddling pair of Taiwan yuhina
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Don’t look down!
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All is calm
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We’re all smiles for World Hippo Day
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A rock giant
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Golden larches and Prusik Peak, Enchantments, Washington, USA
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Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, USA
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Look up, incoming…
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Celebrating an American Icon
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The Sonoran Desert, Arizona, USA
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This ‘snow’ never melts
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Bungle beehives
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The Riviera of India
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A legendary islet
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The ‘eighth wonder’?
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International Zebra Day
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Peek-a-boo, I see you!
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Pick your paradise
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Mountains of sand
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Guy Fawkes Night
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Perfect, pastoral Palouse
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Green Friday
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Antarctica Day
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Happy New Years Eve!
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International Archaeology Day
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A painters palette of natures hues
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Launching hopes and prayers
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The Bahamas
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Daiichi Tadami River Bridge, Fukushima, Japan