Omega Centauri

How far south must I be before I can observe this globular cluster? I currently reside at 31 degrees north latitude.

Thank you.

Bill

Hi Bill,
I have imaged it from the Blue Ridge Parkway at 36 degrees N. It's getting low in the scum, so to speak, but not overly hard to find on a clear night and always an amazing sight in any scope.

You should easily see it from TX!
Ivan

Bill
You will definitely see it from 31 north when you have a clear transparent night that is clear to the horizon between about Jan 1 and the first of June. I have seen it multiple times from 38.5 north latitude. It is only 4 degrees above the horizon when it culminates at my latitude--it should be about 11 to 12 degrees above your horizon and I'm sure will present a nicer image at your latitude than mine. As you probably know it culminates when Spica culminates and can be found due south of Spica at culmination. You need an observing site with an excellent southern horizon to see omega.