How to find NGC6819 using Cygnus

This guide uses bright stars first, then narrows the field for a telescope or binocular finder. Use Cygnus as the main sky landmark.

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach NGC6819.

NGC6819 is 79° above the horizon toward the west.

Begin with Cygnus, then follow the reference stars toward NGC6819.

Cygnus

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

Identify Sadr in or near Cygnus; the chart shows its position relative to the guide.

From Sadr, move about 6° toward the west until you reach HYG 97634.0.

From HYG 97634.0, move about 1.8° toward the west until you reach NGC6819. This is the target field.