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Your location: Santa Clara, United States
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Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

How to find Scorpius Globular Cluster (M4) using Scorpius

This guide uses bright stars first, then narrows the field for a telescope or binocular finder. Use Scorpius as the main sky landmark.

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach Scorpius Globular Cluster (M4).

Scorpius Globular Cluster (M4) is only 9° above the horizon, so the view is likely to be poor. No suitable observing time was found during the next two nights.

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Begin with Scorpius, then follow the reference stars toward Scorpius Globular Cluster (M4).

Scorpius

Recognize the characteristic star pattern of Scorpius before following the route.

Antares

Identify Antares in or near Scorpius; the chart shows its position relative to the guide.

Scorpius Globular Cluster (M4)

From Antares, move about 1.3° toward the west until you reach Scorpius Globular Cluster (M4). This is the target field.

How to find Scorpius Globular Cluster (M4) using Scorpius

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