How to find NGC6845 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 NGC6845.

NGC6845 is only 6° above the horizon, so the view is likely to be poor. No suitable observing time was found during the next two nights.

Begin with Sagittarius, then follow the reference stars toward NGC6845.

Sagittarius

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

Identify Peacock in or near Sagittarius; the chart shows its position relative to the guide.

From Peacock, move about 4.7° toward the northwest until you reach HYG 99120.0.

From HYG 99120.0, move about 3.7° toward the north until you reach HYG 98482.0.

From HYG 98482.0, move about 2.3° toward the north until you reach NGC6845. This is the target field.