Puerco Pueblo Petroglyphs, Night Sky with Stars
Puerco Pueblo Petroglyphs, Night Sky with Stars Public domain photograph - night sky, astronomy, universe, space, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The Milky Way over the bell tower
Mission founder, navigator, cartographer, and astronomer Father Eusebio Francisco Kino would have gazed at the night skies above Tumacácori.
Milky-way over Cedar Breaks National Monument
Milky-way over Cedar Breaks National Monument Public domain photograph - night sky, astronomy, universe, space, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Stars above the Cape Lookout Lighthouse
The dark night skies are filled with stars over the Cape Lookout Lighthouse.
The Moon and the Stars - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Location: 5080 South 54th Road, Firth NE, 68358 Along road - part of rural mail delivery structure Inpirational Poem: The Moon and the Stars, In the Night Skies, Firey Not Passions, or, Cool Reflections on Our Lives?
Petrified Forest national park - Glowing 66
Glowing 1932 Studebaker along old 66
Photograph of Allied Guns Firing at Nazi Planes Off the Cherbourg Peni...
Original caption: Off Cherbourg, The Luftwaffe Attacks at Night- Allied guns weave a tapestry of flame in the night skies off the Cherbourg Peninsula, as Nazi planes appear overhead to bomb a group of invasion ... More
Refueling missions are part of the nighttime air strikes on Afghanista...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Scott Reed, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More
Refueling missions are part of the nighttime air strikes on Afghanista...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Scott Reed, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More
National parks: DeathValley_allskypan_NSNSD_NPS - public domain image
Data mosaic shows "all sky" brightness measurements from celestial and outdoor light sources at Racetrack Playa, Death Valley National Park, Nevada/California.
National parks: AcadiaNP_allskypan_NSNSD_NPS - public domain image
Data mosaic shows "all sky brightness" measurements from celestial and outdoor sources at Cadillac Mountain, Acadia National Park, Maine.
National parks: BigBend_allskypan_NSNSD_NPW - public domain image
Data mosaic shows "all sky" brightness measurements from celestial and outdoor lighting sources, Emory Peak, Big Bend National Park, Texas.
National parks: ChacoCulture_allskypan_NSNSD_NPS - public domain image
Data mosaic shows "all sky" brightness measurements from celestial and outdoor light sources at Chaco Culture National Historical Park, New Mexico.
National parks: AgateFossilBeds_allskypan_NSNSD_NPS - public domain im...
Data mosaic shows "all sky" brightness and artificial light measurements at Carnegie Hill, Agate Fossil Beds National Monument, New Mexico
National parks: Arches_allskypan_NSNSD_NPS - public domain image
Data mosaic shows "all sky" brightness measurements from celestial and outdoor lighting sources, Balanced Rock, Arches National Park, Utah.
Big Bend National Park - Rosette Nebula
Deep space view of a scarlet colored, rosette nebula framed by stars as photographed from Big Bend National Park, Texas.
M31, Andromeda Galaxy - National Parks Gallery
M31, Andromeda Galaxy taken from Chaco Observatory Public domain photograph - night sky, astronomy, universe, space, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse at Night
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse during one of the seashore's full moon climbs.
The Pleiades Star Cluster - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...
Deep space view of the Pleiades Star Cluster as viewed from a pull-off inside the west boundary of Big Bend National Park, Texas.
M8 Lagoon Nebula - National Parks Gallery
M8, Lagoon Nebula taken from Chaco Observatory
M51, Whirlpool Galaxy - National Parks Gallery
M51, Whirlpool Galaxy taken from Chaco Observatory
IC 2118, Horsehead Nebula - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...
IC 2118, Horsehead Nebula taken from Chaco Observatory Public domain photograph - night sky, astronomy, universe, space, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
M20, Trifid Nebula - National Parks Gallery
M20, Trifid Nebula taken from Chaco Observatory
M42, Orion Nebula - National Parks Gallery
M42, Orion Nebula taken from Chaco Observatory
Moon and Venus - National Parks Gallery
Moon and Venus Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
M17, Swan Nebula - National Parks Gallery
M17, Swan Nebula taken from Chaco Observatory Public domain photograph - night sky, astronomy, universe, space, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
M42, Orion Nebula - National Parks Gallery
M42, Orion Nebula taken from Chaco Observatory
Night Sky and Milky Way - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
The night sky and milky way seen from the Robber's Roost campsite along the Juniper Canyon Road.
M16, Eagle Nebula - National Parks Gallery
M16, Eagle Nebula taken from Chaco Observatory
NGC 253, Free images of New Mexico
NGC 253 taken from Chaco Observatory Public domain photograph - night sky, astronomy, universe, space, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Cedar Breaks Night Sky - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
The starry night sky casts celestial light onto a meadow framed by conifer trees at Cedar Breaks National Monument, Utah.
Chaco Observatory - National parks scenic trails
Star trails swirl in a concentric pattern above the dome of Chaco Observatory at Chaco Culture National Historical Park, New Mexico.
National parks: Moon - public domain image
Moon taken from Chaco Observatory Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Big Bend National Park - Star Trails
Time lapse exposure taken at Rio Grande Village.
Glacier Bay National Park - Northern Lights
Northern lights in the night sky swirl green over silhouetted forest at Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, Montana.
Bernard 33, Horsehead Nebula - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
Photo of Horsehead Nebula taken from Chaco Observatory. Public domain photograph - night sky, astronomy, universe, space, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
National parks: DENA_AuroraRibbons_NPS - public domain image
Auroral "ribbons" light up the night sky above Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska
National parks: MeasuringNight_LAKE_NSNSD_Duriscoe - public domain ima...
Using special camera equipment, an NPS scientist measures the brightness of light across the entire night sky from outdoor and celestial sources, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Nevada.
Fireworks light the night skies over Fort McHenry during Baltimore Nav...
BALTIMORE (Jun. 16, 2012) Fireworks light the night skies over Fort McHenry during Baltimore Navy Week 2012 events celebrating the bicentennial of the War of 1812. Baltimore Navy Week is being held in conjuncti... More
Milky Way over Chimney Rock - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
The Moenkopi Formation's red color is a beautiful contrast with the dark night skies of Capitol Reef.
National parks: CapeHatteras_allskypan_NSNSD_NPS - public domain image
Data mosaic shows "all sky" brightness measurements from celestial and outdoor light sources, Ocracoke-Pony Pens Boardwalk, Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Milky Way at the Square Tower Group
The Milky Way arcs above the structures at Square Tower Group, Hovenweep National Monument, Colorado / Utah. Trails at Hovenweep are closed at sunset to protect these fragile archeological and natural features... More
Balanced Rock with Star Trails - Public Domain image, National Parks G...
Balanced Rock with Star Trails Public domain photograph - night sky, astronomy, universe, space, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Camping in Capitol Reef - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Capitol Reef offers visitors dark night skies. Public domain photograph - night sky, astronomy, universe, space, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Crescent Moon above Turret Arch
The crescent moon rises above Turret Arch at The Windows Section
Turret Arch with Star Trails - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
(NPS Photo by Jacob W. Frank) Public domain photograph - night sky, astronomy, universe, space, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Capitol Reef image - Star Party
Capitol Reef hosts an annual Heritage Starfest to highlight the dark night skies.
Milky Way Landscape - National Parks Gallery
A series of low hills are silhouetted along the bottom of the photograph with low clouds made yellow by moonlight directly above them. The sky is covered with Stars, with the Milky Way cutting from top to bott... More
North Window & Milky Way - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
The night sky at Arches is a photographer's dream. Public domain photograph - night sky, astronomy, universe, space, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Stargazing at Balanced Rock - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
Rangers offer a stargazing program at Balanced Rock. Public domain photograph - night sky, astronomy, universe, space, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Ambient Light from Moab and Highway 191
Turret Arch is in the background with the Milky Way overhead.
National parks: Aurora_DENA20130825_KentMiller_NPS - public domain ima...
Green Northern Lights shimmer among stars in the night sky above a ring of trees at Denali National Park, Alaska.
Turret Arch with waxing crescent moon
(NPS Photo by Jacob W. Frank)
Balanced Rock Predawn with Stars
(NPS Photo by Jacob W. Frank) Public domain photograph - night sky, astronomy, universe, space, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Under Double Arch - National Parks Gallery
(NPS Photo by Jacob W. Frank)
National parks: Stargazers_ROMO_Zylland - public domain image
A park ranger identifies a constellation for park visitors attending a stargazing program in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado.
Camping at night - National Parks Gallery
A pop up tent lit from within, shines underneath the Milky Way and a sky full of stars. Timed exposure of 25 seconds
Big Cypress_allskypan_NSNSD_NPS, National Parks gallery
Data mosaic shows "all sky" brightness measurements from celestial and outdoor lighting sources, Kirby Storter Roadside Park, Big Cypress NP, Florida.
Milky Way over The Doll House - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
The Milky Way over The Doll House Public domain photograph - night sky, astronomy, universe, space, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Liberty Bell and the Milky Way - Public Domain image, National Parks G...
The Milky Way rises over Liberty Bell and the lights of passing cars on State Route 20 at Washington Pass.
National parks: YELLO_LakeNight_NPS_Herbert - public domain image
The Milky Way and stars are reflected on the surface of a lake in backcountry at Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.
National parks: Geysernight_YELLO_NPS_Herbert - public domain image
Steaming geysers spray skyward to the starry night at Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.
Rocky Mountains SuperMoon_Moraine Park_BonnieBeach_NPS
The light of a rising, super moon illuminates the landscape at Moraine Park in Rocky Mountain National Park Colorado.
National parks: Bristlecone_Night_GRBA_NPS - public domain image
Stars emerge in the night sky above an ancient Bristlecone pine tree in this twilight view at Great Basin National Park, Nevada.
National parks: Biscayne_allskypan_NSNSD_NPS - public domain image
Data mosaic shows "all sky" brightness from celestial and outdoor light sources at Boca Chita Key, Biscayne National Park, Florida.
A view of the Milky Way taken through the open flap of a pop-up tent.
Stars frame this diagonal view of the Milky Way through the open flap of a pop-up tent, Dinosaur National Monument, Utah. Time exposure 25 seconds.
Yellowstone National Park, Silhouetted Stargazer_NealHerbert_NPS
A man sits in silhouette on a rock contemplating the starry night at Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park.
Milky Way, Henry Mountains_NSNSD_BLM
Data mosaic shows "all sky" brightness measurements from celestial and outdoor lighting sources at Henry Mountains west of Starr Spring, Utah.
Wind Canyon in a Different Light
Although bright spots of light pollution encroach at the corners of the night sky, the Milky Way shines boldly in the darkness above Wind Canyon (one of the beloved short hikes in the South Unit of TRNP).
Boy with telescope - National Parks Gallery
The night skies of Theodore Roosevelt National Park offer excellent star gazing. Light pollution from nearby cities and development makes it harder to see objects in the night sky. The thick group of stars in t... More
Milky Way above Chesler Park - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
The Milky Way soars above rock pinnacles of Chesler Park Public domain photograph - night sky, astronomy, universe, space, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Flat Ranger monitors for sound and dark skies
Flat Ranger checks his equipment used for monitoring sound and dark night skies.
Moonrise at The Needles - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
The moon rises at the Needles district Public domain photograph - night sky, astronomy, universe, space, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Milky Way over the Garden of Eden
The Milky Way arcs above the Garden of Eden. Public domain photograph - night sky, astronomy, universe, space, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Camping at Canyonlands - National Parks Gallery
Tents with a starry sky overhead Public domain photograph of canyonlands, canyon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Star Party at Grand View Point - Public Domain image, National Parks G...
Visitors and rangers celebrate Canyonlands' certification as an International Dark Sky park at Grand View Point, Island in the Sky
Milky Way above Lost Canyon - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
The Milky Way above Lost Canyon in The Needles district. Public domain photograph - night sky, astronomy, universe, space, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The Night Sky Above Chesler Park
Rock formations in Chesler Park with the Milky Way overhead Public domain photograph - night sky, astronomy, universe, space, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
National parks: Skywardview_ROMO_DSavage_NPS - public domain image
A telescope gives a park visitor a view to the moon at a stargazing event at Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado.
Moonset at Island in the Sky - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
The crescent moon sets at Grand View Point, Island in the Sky
Milky Way at The Needles - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
The Milky Way at The Needles Public domain photograph - night sky, astronomy, universe, space, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Night Sky at The Needles - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Night Sky at The Needles Public domain photograph - night sky, astronomy, universe, space, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
National parks: MonitoringJODA_NSNSD_NPS - public domain image
The NPS Natural Sounds and Night Skies Division uses customized, calibrated cameras to measure all sky brightness; shown here at John Day Fossil Beds NM.
The Northern Lights - National Parks Gallery
Occasionally, if one is lucky, one can catch the green, luminous dance of the Aurora Borealis as she makes her way across the starry night sky.
National parks: Chaconight_NSNSD_NPS_LWHung - public domain image
The Milky Way and stars fill the night sky above an Ancestral Puebloan ruin at Chaco Culture National Historical Park, New Mexico.
Joshua Tree National Park - National parks: NightTent_JoshuaTreeNP_NPS...
A starry sky frames this night view of Joshua trees and a campground tent at Joshua Tree National Park, California.
Night Sky over Harpers Corner trailhead, Dinosaur National Monument, U...
The Milky Way is very prevalent as it goes from the upper left to the lower right in the sky over the Harpers Corner trailhead. There are hills and cliffs silhouetted in the background, with a hint of moon glo... More
White Sands national park - Moon Watch
Visitors watch a full moon rise.
Theodore Roosevelt national park - Lunar Cycles
As the moon waxes and wanes, take advantage of either end of the spectrum (full and/or new moon) to see the park after dark. During a full moon, one is able to easily hike by moonlight; it is that bright! Durin... More
National parks: Aurora_TERO_Blomdahl_NPS - public domain image
The Aurora Borealis brightens the night skies over the Big Plateau in the wilderness area of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
The Milky Way Shines Bright - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
Take the opportunity on a clear, new moon night to see the Milky Way boldly lighting up the Badlands in TRNP. From horizon to horizon, this spectacular view is a must see!
Tumacácori and Visitors by Full Moon
Monthly evening programs by full moon or starry skies give visitors an opportunity to experience Tumacacori National Historical Park after dark.
Joshua Tree National Park - Stars Over the Park Entrance
Enjoy some of the darkest night skies in Southern California. Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Milky Way from Seawall - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Milky Way taken from Seawall picnic area, celebrating Acadia's night skies
National parks: Trailridge_Starparty_NPS_Grossman - public domain imag...
A park visitor enjoys views to the stars through a telescope at a stargazing event along Trailridge Road at Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado.
National parks: FajadaButte_MilkyWay_CHCA_BMFoott - public domain imag...
The Milky Way rises above Fajada Butte in Chaco Culture National Historical Park, New Mexico.
Firey Cavern Blue Mesa Night Sky with Stars
Firey Cavern Blue Mesa Night Sky with Stars Public domain photograph - night sky, astronomy, universe, space, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Dark Painted Desert Inn under the Night Sky with Stars
Dark Painted Desert Inn under the Night Sky with Stars Public domain photograph - night sky, astronomy, universe, space, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Galaxies with an orange glow - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
Image taken from location on the Blue Ridge Parkway Public domain photograph - night sky, astronomy, universe, space, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
National parks: CedarBreaks_IDAparty_BMFoott - public domain image
A park visitor peers into a telescope for a closer view of the stars during an Dark Sky Designation party at Cedar Breaks National Monument, Utah.