How to find NGC6828 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 NGC6828.

NGC6828 is 61° above the horizon toward the south.

Begin with Cygnus, then follow the reference stars toward NGC6828.

Cygnus

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

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

From Altair, move about 1° toward the south until you reach NGC6828. This is the target field.