How to find IC4996 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 IC4996.

IC4996 is 85° above the horizon toward the southwest.

Begin with Cygnus, then follow the reference stars toward IC4996.

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 2.9° toward the southwest until you reach IC4996. This is the target field.