The best places to go stargazing in America, according to an expert photographer

Professional landscape photographer Grant Kaye has spent hundreds of nights under the stars, capturing the night sky - and teaching others how to do it, too.

Between the weather, lunar, solar, and milky way conditions, stars can be a difficult thing to capture, but Kaye has become familiar with the best spots to go stargazing and capture the spectacular sights.

From Hawaii to Lake Tahoe, Kaye has some serious knowledge on where to head if you want a star-filled night sky.

Ahead, Kaye's top five all-time favorite locations to view the incredible universe.