This magnificent region in Sagittarius lies only about 1 degree from its famous neighbor - the Lagoon nebula (M8) therefore often overlooked.
At the Left side we can see the oyster shaped nebula - NGC 6559
To the Right we see IC 4685 with the dark dust lane crossing it.

L-Ha-RGB image
Luminance for 90 min
RGB 20 min each (
Ha for 1 Hrs

Total of 3.5 Hrs

Telescope: ASA600 24" RC with Reducer at f4.5
Mount: ASA DDM200 Direct Drive with Absolute Encoders
Camera: Moravian G3 61000 pro

Imaged from Tivoli farm, Namibia