Hercules is an inconspicuous constellation in the northern sky. It is found between the constellation Lyra with the bright star Vega and the memorable Corona Borealis.
It also contains two interesting globular clusters (M13 and M92) that can already be observed with binoculars.
| Hercules | |
|---|---|
| Latin name | Hercules |
| Latin genitive | Herculis |
| Abbreviation | Her |
| Brightest star | Kornephoros (β Herculis) |
| Fully visible | 90° N to 39° S |
| Observation time for Central Europe | all year round |
