How to find NGC6118 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 NGC6118.

NGC6118 is 21° above the horizon toward the west.

Begin with Scorpius, then follow the reference stars toward NGC6118.

Scorpius

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

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

From Sabik, move about 5.5° toward the northwest until you reach HYG 82737.0.

From HYG 82737.0, move about 6.7° toward the northwest until you reach HYG 81440.0.

From HYG 81440.0, move about 5.9° toward the northwest until you reach HYG 80227.0.

From HYG 80227.0, move about 0.3° toward the southwest until you reach NGC6118. This is the target field.