Combination of 12, 5 minute exposures using an H-alpha filter.
SBIG ST-8XE CCD. 50mm Nikon lens at f/4.
Scutum is a small constellation between Sagittarius, Serpens Cauda, and Aquila. Although the individual stars that make up the constellation are relatively faint, the Milky Way is very rich in this location and the constellation is home to many interesting objects. One of the best is M11.
This image is centred on the northern portion of Scutum where is borders on Aquila.
The central portion of Scutum.
This image is centred on the northern portion of Scutum where is borders on Serpens. the bright nebula in the bottom right corner is M 16.