A wide field image of the Hyades showcasing the bright red giant Aldebaran and two open clusters: NGC 1647 and NGC 1750.
Date: January 27, 2009
Location: Mojave National Preserve, CA
Optics: Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM used at 40mm
Camera: Canon 20Da on HEQ5
Exposures: One single RAW light frame of 7 minutes at ISO 800.
Process: Colour balance in Photoshop.