Where is the globular cluster in Hercules? Has it been removed from the heavens? I have searched and searched for it, and have seen it before from my location, but I cannot seem to find it now. Star charts say find the "keystone", but sometimes I see several keystones. Does anyone have any advice on how to find it?
Hercules
Started by Richard Allen, 07/13/2002 02:05AM
Posted 07/13/2002 02:05AM
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Posted 07/13/2002 10:45PM
#2
For a broader picture, the keystone is pretty much on the line between Vega and Arcturus. Then follow details in previous posts.
Charlie
Charlie
Fort Lewis Observatory: (37.238, -108.052) ~2360m (7744 ft.) elevation.
Darkness - typically 6.5+
Scope - Meade 16" LX200; f6.3 focal reducer
Focus - JMI Smart focus
Camera - SBIG ST-10XE; (~.5"/pixel)
Guiding - AO-8 and/or Meade 5"/DSI/PHD
http://www.fortlewis.edu/observatory
Posted 07/13/2002 11:57PM
#3
Richard, I hope this map helps, I produced it for local midnight. Arcturus isn't on it but would be just off the page to the left.
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