"The bees in M44 were reluctant"

Today we feature 2 oustanding sketches of the Beehive or Praesape Cluster in Cancer (M44) that were rendered by team member John Baars. First, he set up before astronomical darkness and sketched it with a faintly glowing sky background. Secondly, he sketched it when it was wholly dark, providing a different effect. Both are marvelous. Congratulations John on winning the TSS VROD for the day!

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