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"Even small binoculars will show M4 as a tiny, undefined smudge of grayish light just to the west of Antares. My 10x50s add in a slightly brighter core at its center. Increase magnification and aperture, and all of a sudden the core appears bisected by a brighter column of light. Large telescopes show this to be a chain of 11th-magnitude stars that just happen to line up in a straight row. I can't make it out through my 10x50s, but can through my 16x70s, as shown below, and 20x80s. I wonder what the smallest binocular is that will show this unusual feature. Give it a try for yourself and let me know how you make out."

from The Heart of the Scorpion, June 2009

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I hope folks will respond.

Clear Skies!

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Todd

Brunton Eterna 15x51 ° Garrett Optical Signature Series 15x70
Nikon Action EX 12x50 ° Oberwerk 15x60 and 20x80 Standard
Orion Paragon Plus Mount and Paragon XHD Tripod
Garrett Optical Series 2000 Grip-Action Monopod

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