Some optical designs produce coma (distortion) near the edge of the lens. Rather than nudging G Scorpii out of view to reveal more of the cluster’s structure, you can block out the star and reduce its glare by attaching a thin strip of foil at the focal point of your eyepiece, creating an occulting bar.
The purpose of my sketch was to capture both objects as they appeared together with their bright neighbor stars. But another option is to include any additional details of NGC 6441 once G Scorpii is hidden from sight. Whichever method you choose, be sure to note the view your sketch represents.
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