Top places in Vietnam to hunt for galaxy

Ke Ga lighthouse in Binh Thuan province is a favourite place for people looking to search the galaxy from March to October. (Photo: Chu Thien Son)

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The Milky Way is the galaxy that includes the Solar System, with the name describing the galaxy's appearance from Earth. In some places across the country the Milky Way is visible to the naked-eye. (Photo: Bui Xuan Viet)

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Many photographers share that on clear nights, the Milky Way appears like a silver-white river featuring many stars which magically float in the sky. (Photo: Bui Xuan Viet)

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Tan Thanh beach in Tien Giang province represents a popular destination for many galaxy hunters. (Photo: Phan Nhat Dang Thu)

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Photographing the Milky Way is very different compared to taking pictures of landscapes and people. (Photo: Tran Van Linh)

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To get the best experience photographers must choose clear days, avoid areas with urban light that cause glare, calculate which direction the galaxy is located, what date and time they appear, and avoid full moon days due to the potential for light interference. (Photo: Nguyen Trong Doi)