A wide field image of our galaxy showcasing some of the most interesting deep sky objects in Sagittarius, Ophiuchus, Serpens Cauda, and Scutum.

Date: July 6, 2011
Location: Pearson College Observatory, Metchosin, BC
Optics: Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM
Camera: Hutech modified Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Mount: Takahashi EM-11
Exposure: 42 light frames of 90 seconds, f/2, ISO 200
Light frames calibrated with dark and flat frames in ImagesPlus. Light frames normalized and combined using average setting.