As part of research to put together an observing booklet , I again turned to the Swan. Using a 200mm f6 Orion Optics Newt gave stunning views. Stars are very clear due to the single secondary vane. The prize here is 59 Cygni, very pleased to have teased out the third element, Nick.
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