How to find NGC6389 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 NGC6389.

NGC6389 is 36° above the horizon toward the northwest.

Begin with LYRA, then follow the reference stars toward NGC6389.

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 3.8° toward the north until you reach HYG 85930.0.

From HYG 85930.0, move about 0.3° toward the west until you reach NGC6389. This is the target field.