How to find NGC6837 from Altair

Identify the first reference star, then follow the numbered hops.

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach NGC6837.

NGC6837 is 57° above the horizon toward the northwest.

Altair

Center Altair in the finder or a low-power eyepiece before following the field stars.

From Altair, move about 2.9° toward the north until you reach NGC6837. This is the target field.