[AZ-Observing] Re: [amastro] NGC 6712 in Scutum

>>  Towards the southern end there was a dark lane that divided in
>>  into two unequal parts and was very prominent at 140X.
>>  ...how many have seen or noticed this dark lane before?

     You'll find that L&S describe this feature, albeit in generic terms.
Check K&S and Hartung also.  I also mention it in my 15cm observation
from 1990.  I would imagine that if you do an on-line search you can
find other verbal descriptions and/or sketches.

\Brian
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