Amazing Night Sky Photos by Stargazers: February 2014

Startrails Over Joshua Tree by Gavin Heffernan

Gavin Heffernan

Gavin Heffernan sent Space.com this beautiful image of startrails over Joshua Tree National Park, California. This image was released Feb 2, 2014.

Auroras Glow Over Skywatchers in Swedish Mountains by Chad Blakley

Chad Blakley | ligthsoverlapland.com

Northern lights glow over skywatchers high in the Swedish mountains on Feb. 21, 2014 in this image from the video “Lights Over Lapland” by Chad Blakley.

Auroras Glow Over Hotel in Swedish Lapland by Chad Blakley

Chad Blakley | ligthsoverlapland.com

Northern lights glow over a small hotel high in the Swedish mountains on Feb. 21, 2014 in this image from the video “Lights Over Lapland” by Chad Blakley.

Northern Lights, Starry Sky Over Hotel in Swedish Lapland by Chad Blakley

Chad Blakley | ligthsoverlapland.com

Northern lights paint a starry sky over a small hotel high in the Swedish mountains on Feb. 21, 2014 in this image from the video “Lights Over Lapland” by Chad Blakley.

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