Sagittarius
Recognize the characteristic star pattern of Sagittarius before following the route.
How to find M28 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 M28.
M28 is 24° above the horizon toward the southwest.
Begin with Sagittarius, then follow the reference stars toward M28.
Nunki
Identify Nunki in or near Sagittarius; the chart shows its position relative to the guide.
Kaus Borealis
From Nunki, move about 6.2° toward the west until you reach Kaus Borealis.
M28
From Kaus Borealis, move about 1° toward the northwest until you reach M28. This is the target field.
