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, which is the brightest star in the constellation. One of the most famous features of Hercules is the Hercules Cluster (M13), a globular 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 and stargazers.