How to find NGC6921 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 NGC6921.

NGC6921 is 76° above the horizon toward the south.

Begin with Cygnus, then follow the reference stars toward NGC6921.

Cygnus

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

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

From Aljanah, move about 3.3° toward the south until you reach HYG 102453.0.

From HYG 102453.0, move about 4.7° toward the southwest until you reach HYG 101716.0.

From HYG 101716.0, move about 2.1° toward the west until you reach NGC6921. This is the target field.