The Scutum Star Cloud
Looking along the Galactic Plane,  loaded with Stars
taken on 06-29-2014 from Dexter, Iowa
M11 The Wild Duck Star Cluster
M26 Globular Cluster
Dark Nebulae/dusty fingers are prominent throughout the region
Near bottom right is the well known
M16 The Eagle Nebula & M17 The Swan/Omega Nebula

Modified Canon 40D DSLR & 50mm Lens, F4, ISO 1600, CG-4 tracking Mount
4 minute exposure

Best Regards,
John Chumack
www.galacticimages.com