The long neck and body of the Aboriginal dark constellation of the Emu dominates this image. NGC6164, also known as the Norma nebula is the bright red emission nebula at the top. The bright yellow star at the bottom is Alpha Centauri, the second closest star to our solar system.

Instrument:  50mm f/2.8 Pentax Super Taukamar Lens 
Exposure: 5 mins
Scanner:  Nikon LS2000
Platform:  Bogen Camera Tripod, ETX90c
Film:  PJ400
Location:  Queensland Australia
Processing:  Photoshop, PW Pro.

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