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Old 07-08-2007, 10:47 PM
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Identify this cluster please!

Hi all,
Clearish night last night, so decided to pull an impromptu imaging session.
But, got caught up in alignment/tracking issues.
In the process managed to get 7x30sec iso400 shots of an unidentified cluster above the southern cross/ milky way region!!!??? (sorry, was trying to balance scope and not paying attention to sky - astrophotographer's curse!!)
Pic has come out quite well, but I have no idea of the name of the cluster.
It must be well known enough to see in my 8x50 finder.
Those 2 stars to the left should be good pointers!?
Can you chaps help me out?
Taken with ED80 f7.5, Prime Focus
Cheers
Doug
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