How to find NGC6322 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 NGC6322.

NGC6322 is 20° above the horizon toward the southwest.

Begin with Scorpius, then follow the reference stars toward NGC6322.

Scorpius

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

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

From Sargas, move about 2.6° toward the southwest until you reach HYG 85162.0.

From HYG 85162.0, move about 1.6° toward the northwest until you reach NGC6322. This is the target field.