How to find NGC6664 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 NGC6664.

NGC6664 is 35° above the horizon toward the southwest.

Begin with Sagittarius, then follow the reference stars toward NGC6664.

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 6.1° toward the north until you reach HYG 92390.0.

From HYG 92390.0, move about 6.1° toward the north until you reach HYG 91677.0.

From HYG 91677.0, move about 6.5° toward the north until you reach HYG 91117.0.

From HYG 91117.0, move about 0.3° toward the east until you reach NGC6664. This is the target field.