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Dense horizontal band of the milky way stretches across a dark star-filled night sky
Dense horizontal band of the milky way stretches across a dark star-filled night sky

About this photo

A rich, detailed view of the milky way galaxy set against a deep dark sky dotted with thousands of faint and bright stars. This seamless, expansive cosmic background works perfectly for digital backdrops, astronomy themed designs, and presentation space.

Prompt: “galaxy background with a band of stars across a dark sky” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): The image perfectly matches the brief, has a natural balanced composition, consistent cosmic coloring, no visible defects, and is immediately usable as a stock background asset.

Also searched as: starry sky · milky way wallpaper · space background · night sky stars

Direct file: 2048×1152 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this milky way starry galaxy sky photo for free, commercially?
Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Milky Way Starry Galaxy Sky” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/milky-way-starry-galaxy-sky-7358c9d2) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 2048×1152 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its wide shape suits website hero banners, YouTube thumbnails, desktop wallpapers and presentation title slides.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “galaxy background with a band of stars across a dark sky” and passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
Where can I find more backgrounds images like this?
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