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Sketch, 2000/2/12, with 8" Dobsonian, 25mm eyepiece. 1 degree field of view. Observed from Squirrel Hill, Pittsburgh. 25 faint stars form a "aircraft" figure, 2 bright stars resemble the tail lights.

Well, the name 'E.T. Cluster' might be more appropriate. (Sky & Telescope, December 2001, p. 92)

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