Sagitta the Arrow and Vulpecula the Fox present an observing challenge, but these two faint constellations contain a couple of nice Messier objects.
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Delphinus the Dolphin
Delphinus the Dolphin skirts along the edge of the Summer Milky Way. Look for this small prominent constellation near the star Altair.
Exploring the Summer Milky Way
The summer Milky Way is chocked full of spectacular gems awaiting your gaze. Take some time this summer and find a dark site away from city lights to enjoy some of the sky’s faint fuzzies.
Lyra the Harp
Lyra the Harp is the smallest constellation in the Summer Triangle. We’ll start this segment of our trek through the summertime asterism with Vega and Lyra the Harp.
Sobieski’s Shield
Sobieski’s Shield or Scutum can be found immersed amongst the dense glow of the Milky Way. Don’t be disappointed if you can’t actually see the constellation.
Sagittarius – the Centaur
The center of the Milky Way Galaxy is located just off the spout of the Sagittarius teapot. Dozens of faint fuzzies reside in this region of the summer sky for the recreational astronomer.
Scorpius the Scorpion
During mid to late June, look toward the south-southeast sky after dark and you will find the bright reddish star Antares in Scorpius the Scorpion.
The Summer Triangle
Exploring the Summer Skies is intimately linked to the Summer Triangle; summer’s most distinctive asterism.