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Observation by Mazin Younis: Sicilian 'Cacciatore' Cluster

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Mazin Younis

Observer

Mazin Younis

Observed

2024 Jul 17 - 00:37

Uploaded

2024 Jul 20 - 11:45

Objects

NGC6541

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Constellation

Corona Australis

Field centre

RA: 18h07m
Dec: -43°40'
Position angle: +3°23'

Field size

1°21' × 0°45'

Equipment
  • Sky-watcher Quattro 8 f/4
  • ASI 2600MC Duo
Exposure

24 x 300s

Location

Personal Remote Telescope - Morocco

Title

Sicilian 'Cacciatore' Cluster

About this image

Discovered by the Italian astronomer Niccolò Cacciatore in 1826 from Palermo Observatory in Sicily. The cluster in Sicily reaches a max. 8° above southern horizon, obviously light-pollution wasn't an issue back then. Interestingly, Cacciatore was the only person who was able to name stars after himself !

The cluster reaches Alt. 16° from my Morocco site. It cannot be observed from UK and most of Europe. Enjoy the view in Hi-Res HERE.

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