How to find NGC5927 using Scorpius

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

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach NGC5927.

NGC5927 is below the horizon at the selected time. No suitable observing time was found during the next two nights.

Begin with Scorpius, then follow the reference stars toward NGC5927.

Scorpius

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

Identify HYG 71860.0 in or near Scorpius; the chart shows its position relative to the guide.

From HYG 71860.0, move about 6.8° toward the southeast until you reach HYG 74395.0.

From HYG 74395.0, move about 2.8° toward the northeast until you reach NGC5927. This is the target field.