How to find IC1318 using Cygnus

This guide uses bright stars first, then narrows the field for a telescope or binocular finder. Use Cygnus as the main sky landmark.

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach IC1318.

IC1318 is 87° above the horizon toward the west.

Begin with Cygnus, then follow the reference stars toward IC1318.

Cygnus

Recognize the characteristic star pattern of Cygnus before following the route.

Identify Sadr in or near Cygnus; the chart shows its position relative to the guide.

From Sadr, move about 0° toward the west until you reach IC1318. This is the target field.