Ophiuchus; The Snake bearer.

[cotterless45]

To the southern aspect of the sky and tucked under Hercules you'll find the bright star Rosalhague and to one lower side 2 stars (Yed Prior and Yed Posterior) defining the edge of Ophiuchus. It sits between the two halves of Serpens and full of interest .If you have a superb horizon then you'll spot the tea pot of Sagittarius nearby.

I've put these bits together over the last two years ;

Now that the Moon is getting out of the way, get into this late summer area.

I'm off to North Skye for 2 weeks, will report from some of our very darkest skies,

Nick.

[Mike73]

Have a great trip to Skye Nick.

[rory]

jammy ***. hope theres clear skies for you .

[JamesF]

What do you use to create the maps (as per the first image), Nick?

James

[cotterless45]

Yo, these mate;

http://www.atmob.org/library/member/skymaps_jsmall.html

get 'em printed out and in an A4 plastic sleeved document holder thingy. Keeps the dew off them. I've got 15 of these , lovely to fill up.

2 years ago, I couldn't have pointed out the North Star, just shows how fascinating and gripping this is.