(Or more closely thus:--below [beta] is the wide Double [omega]^{1} and [omega]^{2} Scorpionis; about as far to the right of Antares is the star [sigma] Scorpionis, and immediately above this is the fifth-magnitude star 19.) The nebula we seek lies between 19 and [omega], nearer to 19 (about two-fifths of the way towards [omega]).
This nebula is described by Sir W.Herschel as "the richest and most condensed mass of stars which the firmament offers to the contemplation of astronomers." There are two other objects conveniently situated for observation, which the observer may now turn to.

The first is the great cluster in the sword-hand of Perseus (see Plate 4), now lying about 28 deg.

above the horizon between N.E.and N.N.E.The stars [gamma] and [delta] Cassiopeiae (see Map 3 of Frontispiece) point towards this cluster, which is rather farther from [delta] than [delta] from [gamma], and a little south of the produced line from these stars.

The cluster is well seen with the naked eye, even in nearly full moonlight.

In a telescope of moderate power this cluster is a magnificent object, and no telescope has yet revealed its full glory.