A star map of the Scorpius constellation highlights the star Antares and several notable deepsky objects like the Rho Ophiuchi Complex, Messier 4, the Cat’s Paw Nebula and Caldwell 76, the Baby Scorpion Cluster. — Photo from Stellarium Web
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July Night Sky Notes: Spy the scorpion
As summer deepens in the Northern Hemisphere, a familiar constellation rises with the galatic core of the Milky Way each evening: Scorpius the Scorpion. One of the 12 zodiacal constellations, Scorpius contains many notable objects, making it an observer’s delight during the warmer months. Here are some items to spy throughout July.
