How to find NGC6106 using LYRA

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

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach NGC6106.

NGC6106 is 19° above the horizon toward the west.

Begin with LYRA, then follow the reference stars toward NGC6106.

LYRA

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

Identify Rasalhague in or near LYRA; the chart shows its position relative to the guide.

From Rasalhague, move about 5.8° toward the west until you reach HYG 84177.0.

From HYG 84177.0, move about 6.9° toward the west until you reach HYG 82073.0.

From HYG 82073.0, move about 5.6° toward the west until you reach HYG 80351.0.

From HYG 80351.0, move about 1.4° toward the west until you reach NGC6106. This is the target field.