Dark Clouds in Aquila . ... This telescopic close-up looks toward the region at a fragmented Aquila dark cloud complex identified as LDN 673, stretching across a field of view slightly wider than the full moon. ... The dark clouds in Aquila are estimated to be some 600 light-years away. At that distance, this field of view spans about 7 light-years. ... NASA Web Site Statements, Warnings, and Disclaimers . NASA Official: Jay Norris. ... A service of: LHEA at NASA / GSFC . ...