Scorpius
The Constellation Scorpius - The Scorpion
SCORPIUS
M-4 - Lying about 1.5 degrees due west of Antares, this large globular cluster
is both easily found, and a treat to observe. It is large, about 15' in diameter
and is rather loosely concentrated, letting us resolve its individual stars
rather easily. About 8-10 of its brightest members appear to form a bar right
through its center, and gives the impression that the cluster is slightly
elongated.
M-6 …
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…opaque dark nebulae
also abound in this region, particularly in the region between Antares and Rho
Ophiuci. This is due to the fact that we are looking in the direction close to
the center of our galaxy. There are many gems in this area, and it is
unfortunate for northern hemisphere observers that the observing season for this
constellation is cut short both by the brief summer evenings, and by the
constellation's southerly declination.
SCORPIUS
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