I've always thought this should be "The Cat's Eye Nebula," as it looks more like one than the actual cats eye neb does. With well over 50 yrs of film AP under my belt, you could say that I am experienced, but I haven't been able
to adapt to digital, so I have no idea what causes the "golliwog hair" on your
close up version. I took a snap yrs ago with my 8" 1000mm Newt, and there is no sign of it.
raymo
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