The Merope nebula contains a small bright knot, designated IC 349, that is located only 0.06 light years from Merope.
The knot was discovered by the American astronomer Edward Emerson Barnard in November 1890 and is also known as Barnard’s Merope Nebula.
IC 349 is about half an arc minute wide. (Messier Object Guides)

This is one tough SOB image to capture:
Because of Merope's glare - only 10 second frames were used ...

L-RGB image
Luminance 300 frames of 10 seconds
RGB for 30 frames of 10 seconds per color
Total of about 1 Hour

Telescope: ASA600 24" RC with Reducer at f4.5
Mount: ASA DDM200 Direct Drive with Absolute Encoders
Camera: Moravian G3 61000 pro

Imaged from Tivoli farm, Namibia