How to find NGC6631 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 NGC6631.

NGC6631 is 30° above the horizon toward the southwest.

Begin with Sagittarius, then follow the reference stars toward NGC6631.

Sagittarius

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

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

From Nunki, move about 6.4° toward the northwest until you reach HYG 91438.0.

From HYG 91438.0, move about 6.9° toward the north until you reach HYG 90595.0.

From HYG 90595.0, move about 2.6° toward the north until you reach NGC6631. This is the target field.