Ever since the dawn of time, humans have been fascinated by the stars. Ancient civilizations believed that the stars represented various mythological entities, and often referred to celestial events as omens. In more modern time, humans have begun exploring outer space with telescopes and space probes, and we’ve started learning more about the stars.

Even though stars may seem far away, it’s still possible to see them with the naked eye when it’s dark outside. It’s also possible to photograph the stars, but the lack of light makes things a bit more challenging. However, using long exposure, or by doing astrophotography using a telescope, it’s possible to get some amazing views of the night skies.

In this post, I’ve gathered up 30 beautiful starry night photographs to show you what’s possible.

Brisbane Story Bridge

Sleeping Under Stardust By Joel Sjaarda

Night By Mikko Lagerstedt

Under The Stars by RS-foto

SYDNEY STARS IN THE SKY from OLDSKOOLDAVE

the truth is out there By Eric Lo

with family by Ben Canales

Starry Night by Dynnnad

Lough Gille Starry Night 2 by Creative–Dragon

A Road to Somewhere by Joel Sjaarda

Tajinastes under starry night by Raico Rosenberg

Col Margherita – Passo San Pellegrino by Simone Coltri

Starry Night by Stephen Emerson

A Starry Night in WI by taeliac

night sky with stars and wooden shack by Sergiy Trofimov

Stars and forest by Jonas wiklund

Stormlight and Stardust by Kah Kit Yoong

A Night Under The Stars. by ZEUS1001

Stars into night by Laurentiu Pavel

Winter Night In Iceland by Kristján Freyr Þrastarson

2012 Perseid Meteor Shower over Denver Colorado

Southern Stars by Niv24

Glacier Starwalk by Alex Filatov

Starry Night by Yiming Hu

Coconut Tree Under Starry Night Stuart Florida Roosevelt Bridge by Captain Kimo

Road to the Stars by LEkROm

Night Glow by Atif Saeed

Stormy Night in Cap Roig by Jordi Gallego

Stars Over Paradise by Rick Louie

Within the Quiet by Brad Goldpaint