M34 star cluster

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Mirrorgirl Great Britain
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M34 star cluster

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Hi there

Very cloudy night no getting out for me so I have been sketching this image of m34 and I thought I would share it with you all comments welcome

Rhoda
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Great sketch MG ! đź‘Ť
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Yes, well done!
That is M34!
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Very nice...well done Rhoda.
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