2026 October 15 - The Milky Way over Manhattan

A near-infrared camera reveals the Milky Way above Manhattan's bright skyline. By rejecting much of the city's visible-light glow while retaining infrared starlight, the photograph shows how wavelength selection can improve astronomical contrast.

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