How to find NGC6814 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 NGC6814.

NGC6814 is 55° above the horizon toward the southwest.

Begin with Sagittarius, then follow the reference stars toward NGC6814.

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 6.2° toward the northeast until you reach Albaldah.

From Albaldah, move about 4.2° toward the northeast until you reach HYG 95168.0.

From HYG 95168.0, move about 6.5° toward the northeast until you reach HYG 96365.0.

From HYG 96365.0, move about 2.6° toward the northeast until you reach NGC6814. This is the target field.