21 19
Her
☀5.2mag
Ø 80' / 180'

Sudor Ophiuchi

< The translated phrase "pot hadonoše" refers to a prominent grouping located three degrees west of Ras Algheti (α Her) resembling a drop of dripping sweat. It consists of a chain of nearly ten stars ranging from the fifth to eighth magnitude. The southern end of the drop is formed by a beautiful double star.

VIC: A substantial droplet, covering three degrees of the sky, is easily located. I see a slightly twisted Little Dipper there. If we consider additional stars to the northwest, we can even make out a prehistoric lizard. The dripping streak then represents the back of a stegosaurus.

10x50: ★★☆☆☆
15x70: ★★☆☆☆
25x100: ★☆☆☆☆