How to find NGC6888 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 NGC6888.

NGC6888 is 84° above the horizon toward the southwest.

Begin with Cygnus, then follow the reference stars toward NGC6888.

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 2.7° toward the southwest until you reach NGC6888. This is the target field.