Ursa Major, also known as the Big Dipper, captured near the zenith. Mizar and its fainter companion Alcor are easily discernible in this picture.
Date: May 18, 2012
Location: Pearson College Observatory, Metchosin, BC
Optics: Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM with Hoya Softener A Filter
Camera: Canon EOS 7D
Exposure: One frame of 20 seconds, f/2.8, ISO 1600