M-75
M-75 is a very small and compact globular.  It's smaller and dimmer than M-13, but still offers a nice view. If you can see Capricornus and Sagittarius, you should be able to see M-75, but it may require a six inch scope, depending upon your skies.  M-75 is far south and can be a difficult object for observers in the USA. 
    Constellation:  Sagittarius

    Size:  7 arcmin

    Magnitude:  8.6

    Magnitude Tip:  14.6

    RA:  20h 06m 3.5s

    Dec: -21d 55m 21s
Scope:  8" LX 200 SCT
MX-5C CCD, STAR 2000 and IDAS LPR
Focal Ratio: f3.3
Exposure:  15 min

The low altitude of M-75 from my location makes it a difficult object.  Seeing is usually poor and the dimmer regions of the cluster get lost in light pollution. 

 Scope:   8" LX 200 SCT
MX-5C CCD, STAR 2000 and IDAS LPR
Focal Ratio: f10
Exposure: 25  min
Link to the SEDS M-75 Page
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