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Originally Posted by Brycepj
Is the grey smudge similar to looking at omega centauri globular cluster
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No, the cluster is quite distinctive with individual stars visible. This looks more like someone wiped a dirty finger across the window and left a smear.
I just aligned the mount on Diphda, nearest brightish star I could locate in my LP'd sky and then went south. The two triangle asterisms confirmed it. then a bit of patience while my eyes adapted and it became visible,.. just.