NORTHERN HEMISPHERE
The central part of our galaxy is teeming with star clusters and nebulae to enjoy
Fully in the midst of summer, the short, warmer nights offer a splendid selection of nebulae, star clusters and bright stars to observe. Red supergiant Arcturus proudly makes its appearance known in the constellation of Boötes. The unmistakable Summer Triangle is easily observed this month, with the stars Altair, Deneb and Vega in the constellations of Aquila, Cygnus and Lyra respectively marking each of its corners. Summer is an ideal time to see the Milky Way, with Sagittarius and Scorpius marking its centre. Here you’ll be able to see a selection of clusters, including the Ptolemy Cluster, also known as Messier 7.