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IC 348 October 2023, Andynowlen@gmail.com
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IC 348 October 2023

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IC 348 October 2023

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I revisited this target during our last and most recent 4 nights of October clear skies.  Obstructions block my view to the east so this target gets a late start time.  For some variety of miracles, the guiding on my CEM26 was unusually good.  It hovered between .4 and .8 all night long.  With this mount that does not happen frequently!

Those with a strong case of pareidolia might see a masked figure fleeing the bright blue stars.  My eye sees the slight reddish dust behind the mask which gives me a sense of movement.  There must be some sort of mythological storytelling possible in this case.  

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IC 348 October 2023, Andynowlen@gmail.com