M-62 
M-62 is a relatively bright and medium sized cluster. Unfortunately for northern observers it is locate far south and is often lost in urban light pollution.   Use the constellation Scorpio as a guide for finding it.  You should be able to spot it in binoculars.
    Constellation:  Ophiuchus

    Size:  11 arcmin

    Magnitude: 6.4

    Magnitude Tip:  13.0

    RA:  17h 06m 42s

    Dec: -30d 06m 42s
Scope:  Orion MAK 500
Kodak MAX 800
Focal Ratio: f5.5
Exposure:  10 min
Scope:   8" LX 200
MX-5C CCD Camera & STAR 2000
Focal Ratio: f3.3
Exposure:  10 min
Reserved for future image
 Scope:   8" LX 200 SCT
MX-5C CCD Camera
Focal Ratio: f4
Exposure:  90 sec 
Link to the SEDS M-62 Page
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