Catalogue and alternative designations NGC 1841

 

Type globular cluster 
Position 04 45.2, -84 00
Constellation Mensa
Camera and Telescope STL11000M and 31.75 cm Ritchey Chretien
Focal Ratio F9
Exposure Details LRGB 165:75:105:90 all 1x1.  Baader filters
Description This magnitude 11 globular cluster has a diameter of 2.4' and is at a distance of about 45,000 parsecs.  It is the most southerly cataloged globular but probably belongs to the LMC.