Wilhelm Tempel discovered NGC 2441 = T VI-1 on 8 Aug 1882 with the 9.4-inch "Amici II" refractor (this was his only discovery with the small refractor). He reported a "Weak Neb III class but 1' dia. Found on the terrace with Amici II and seen again on 9 Aug with Amici I; bright III class." His position is off by a few arc minutes too far southeast, but this is the only nearby candidate.

400/500mm - 17.5" (2/22/87): fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated, diffuse. Only a very weak concentration.

Notes by Steve Gottlieb