What was the universe like in the first few hundreds of millions of years after it came into existence? How did the first stars and galaxies form? Those are questions that astronomers now have a ...

Now dominating the late-summer sky are three very bright stars high overhead. Look carefully and you’ll spot many sky delights within — including the Milky Way itself.

Plus, catch Saturn and Neptune at their brightest; spy the "string of pearls" galaxy; and a close encounter of the moon and Jupiter.

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The American Museum of Natural History’s new Hayden Planetarium space show, Encounters in the Milky Way, depicts cosmic ...

An explanation of why some argue it's better to photograph the Milky Way in summer and how to do it, including the best camera settings ...

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He's one of many photographers who ply the Big Cypress during new moon phases, meteor showers and other astronoimcal events in hopes of capturing the perfect Milky Way photo. The Big Cypress is also ...

He's one of many photographers who ply the Big Cypress during new moon phases, meteor showers and other astronoimcal events in hopes of capturing the perfect Milky Way photo. The Big Cypress is ...

More: Naples Daily News reporter Chad Gillis describing the scene outside Alligator Alcatraz And what was once a celebrated spot to view the Milky Way is home to a controversial detainment center.

The Big Cypress National Preserve is home to Alligator Alcatraz, which is causing light pollution in one of the first dark skies locations east.