How to find NGC6530 using Sagittarius

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

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach NGC6530.

NGC6530 is 23° above the horizon toward the southwest.

Begin with Sagittarius, then follow the reference stars toward NGC6530.

Sagittarius

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

Identify Kaus Australis in or near Sagittarius; the chart shows its position relative to the guide.

From Kaus Australis, move about 4.6° toward the north until you reach Kaus Media.

From Kaus Media, move about 6.7° toward the northwest until you reach HYG 88469.0.

From HYG 88469.0, move about 0.1° toward the east until you reach NGC6530. This is the target field.