The constellations of Sagittarius, Scorpius, and Corona Australis take centre stage in this image.
Time and Date: 20:24 HAST on July 6, 2012
Location: Mauna Loa Lookout (2031 m/6662 ft), Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii
Optics: Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM with Hoya Softener A Filter
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Exposure: One single exposure of 20 seconds, f/2.8, ISO 3200