Ophiuchus

IC 4665 : Open Cluster

A fine open cluster. In the 8" approx 24 bright stars, loosely spread over a large area, use the lowest power possible for the best views.

M 10 : Globular Cluster

A faint large cluster, very fuzzy, no stars resolved even at higher powers (although poor skies at time of observation didn't help). Somewhat brighter than it's neighbour M 12.

M 12 : Globular Cluster

Very faint, sparse, no central condensation, quite large. Slightly fainter than M10. So far I haven't been able to resolve any stars in this cluster.

M 14 : Globular Cluster

Quite a large cluster. A pale misty glow that gradually brightens towards the middle. Couldn't resolve the cluster into stars. Similar to M 10.

M 107 : Globular Cluster

I find this quite difficult due its low altitude as seen from my observing site. Glimpsed only with averted vision as a slight brightening compared to the space around it.

NGC 6572 : Planetary Nebula

At low power looks a lot like NGC 6210 in Hercules - a bright, distinctive blue/green star. With the OIII filter at x200 appears much brighter but takes on a fuzzier, disc like appearance while field stars remain sharp. Nice.

61 Oph : Double Star

One of the most beautiful double stars I've come across. A pair of bright, glowing sapphires. Stunning.

Cr 350 : Open Cluster

A rather sparse but noticable grouping of stars. Very large, over 1 degree in dia.

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