How to find NGC6647 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 NGC6647.

NGC6647 is 32° above the horizon toward the southwest.

Begin with Sagittarius, then follow the reference stars toward NGC6647.

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 4.4° toward the northwest until you reach HYG 92111.0.

From HYG 92111.0, move about 5.3° toward the northwest until you reach HYG 90806.0.

From HYG 90806.0, move about 1.2° toward the north until you reach NGC6647. This is the target field.