NGC 6541
Globular cluster NGC 6541 |
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High-resolution image of the globular cluster NGC 6541 using the Hubble space telescope . | |
AladinLite | |
Constellation | Southern crown |
Position equinox : J2000.0 , epoch : J2000.0 |
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Right ascension | 18 h 08 m 02.3 s |
declination | -43 ° 42 ′ 57 ″ |
Appearance | |
Concentration class | III |
Brightness (visual) | 6.3 mag |
Angular expansion | 15.0 ' |
Physical data | |
Radial velocity | -153.8 km / s |
distance | 22.8 kLj |
history | |
discovery | Niccolò Cacciatore |
Discovery date | March 19, 1826 |
Catalog names | |
NGC 6541 • C 1804-437 • GCl 86 • ESO 280-SC4 • Dun 473 • GC 4372 • Bennett 104, Caldwell 78, h 3726 |
NGC 6541 is a globular cluster in the constellation of the Southern Crown .
The globular cluster NGC 6541 was discovered on March 19, 1826 by the astronomer Niccolò Cacciatore .