Had a chance to observe this last night. I definitely concur that there is a fg star which creates the impression of a dark lane. Here are my notes:
175x 3.5’ soft round GC with marked 2’ central concentration. Halfway between the W edge of the core and the edge of the halo is a foreground star. I agree with suggestions that this gives the impression of a dark lane to the W of the core. No cluster stars are resolved.
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