Discovered by Giovanni Battista Hodierna 1597-1660 who like Charles Messier, compiled a list of comets and other celestial objects. Of the 40 entries, 19 can be verified today. Good man.
Maybe the last go with the 6" f8 and the old 450d...
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open clusters ngc1907 left and m38 in auriga 450d on nt150l 33x4min @ ISO800 |