How to find NGC6482 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 NGC6482.

NGC6482 is 39° above the horizon toward the northwest.

Begin with LYRA, then follow the reference stars toward NGC6482.

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 northeast until you reach HYG 86623.0.

From HYG 86623.0, move about 4.9° toward the north until you reach HYG 87158.0.

From HYG 87158.0, move about 2.6° toward the north until you reach NGC6482. This is the target field.