A Great Globular Cluster of the Southern Crown

NGC 6541
Globular Cluster
Corona Australis
11/06/10
Ilford NSW Australia
56cm f5 Dobsonian telescope
Field: 17′
Magnification: 354x
Sky Quality Meter reading: 21:41

Black Canford paper
White pen
White pastel pencil
White pastel chalk
Blending stump

This lovely globular cluster was first discovered by Nicolo Cacciatore
on 19th of March 1826, and later in the same year by James Dunlop.

In the 56cm dob it is quite impressive, and proved to be a challenge to
sketch as the night was cold with a stiff breeze buffeting the telescope
at intervals.

While the wind made me feel like I was rounding the Horn- I persevered,
and by 1.00am it suddenly died off allowing me to complete the finishing
touches in reasonable comfort.

Scott Mellish