Globular Cluster NGC 6541
Physical Properties
| Designation | NGC 6541 |
| Type | GCL (III) |
| Right Ascension (J2000.0) | 18h 08m 02.2s |
| Declination (J2000.0) | -43° 42' 40" |
| Diameter | 15 arcmin |
| Visual magnitude | 6.3 mag |
| Metric Distance | 7.500 kpc |
| Dreyer Description | globular, B, R, eC, gbM, rrr, st 15…16 |
| Identification, Remarks | h 3726; GC 4372; GCL 86; ESO 280-SC4 |
Finder Chart
The globular cluster NGC 6541 is located in the constellation Corona Australis. Unfortunately it is not visible from Europe. On 22 June it in opposition with the Sun and is therefore highest in the sky at local midnight.
