M12 (NGC 6218)


M12 (NGC 6218) is a splendid globular cluster, the larger of the two in this region.

Both M12 and its neighbour M10 are found to the east of delta. From delta move east two binocular fields (that is, put delta at the farthest western edge, then move one more complete field to the east). Two fifth-magnitude stars become visible and both clusters as well: binoculars.


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