This star, along with Antares in Scorpius ... If your observing site is dark, try to see the Merope Nebula (NGC 1435). This reflection nebula surrounds (in an irregular way) the star Merope ...
When the skies are dark enough and you want a challenge, look for NGC 6144, a globular cluster about 40′ west of Antares (Alpha Scorpii). NGC 6144 is a 9th-magnitude globular cluster ...