How to find M11 using Sagittarius

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

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach M11.

M11 is 39° above the horizon toward the southwest.

Begin with Sagittarius, then follow the reference stars toward M11.

Sagittarius

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

Identify Nunki in or near Sagittarius; the chart shows its position relative to the guide.

From Nunki, move about 6.1° toward the north until you reach HYG 92390.0.

From HYG 92390.0, move about 6.8° toward the north until you reach HYG 92456.0.

From HYG 92456.0, move about 5.6° toward the north until you reach HYG 91845.0.

From HYG 91845.0, move about 2.7° toward the northeast until you reach M11. This is the target field.