How to find NGC6026 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 NGC6026.

NGC6026 is only 0° above the horizon, so the view is likely to be poor. No suitable observing time was found during the next two nights.

Begin with Scorpius, then follow the reference stars toward NGC6026.

Scorpius

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

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

From Antares, move about 3.3° toward the southwest until you reach HYG 79881.0.

From HYG 79881.0, move about 5.5° toward the southwest until you reach HYG 78726.0.

From HYG 78726.0, move about 1.5° toward the southwest until you reach NGC6026. This is the target field.