How to find NGC6791 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 NGC6791.

NGC6791 is 47° above the horizon toward the northwest.

Begin with LYRA, then follow the reference stars toward NGC6791.

LYRA

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

Identify Vega in or near LYRA; the chart shows its position relative to the guide.

From Vega, move about 4.2° toward the east until you reach HYG 93104.0.

From HYG 93104.0, move about 3.6° toward the east until you reach HYG 94713.0.

From HYG 94713.0, move about 1° toward the east until you reach NGC6791. This is the target field.