How to find NGC6535 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 NGC6535.

NGC6535 is 44° above the horizon toward the southwest.

Begin with LYRA, then follow the reference stars toward NGC6535.

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 6.5° toward the south until you reach HYG 86575.0.

From HYG 86575.0, move about 1.8° toward the south until you reach Cebalrai.

From Cebalrai, move about 5.6° toward the southeast until you reach HYG 88290.0.

From HYG 88290.0, move about 1.7° toward the south until you reach NGC6535. This is the target field.