The Hercules Constellation is a prominent constellation in the northern sky, named after the mythological hero Hercules. It is best visible during the summer months and contains several notable stars, including Alpha Herculis, also known as Ras Algethi, which is a red giant star. One of the most famous features within the Hercules Constellation is the Hercules Cluster (M13), a globular star cluster that contains hundreds of thousands of stars. This constellation is also home to other interesting deep-sky objects, making it a popular target for amateur astronomers.