How to find M62 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 M62.

M62 is only 5° above the horizon, so the view is likely to be poor. No suitable observing time was found during the next two nights.

Begin with Scorpius, then follow the reference stars toward M62.

Scorpius

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

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

From Larawag, move about 3.3° toward the northeast until you reach HYG 83336.0.

From HYG 83336.0, move about 2° toward the north until you reach M62. This is the target field.