How to find NGC6924 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 NGC6924.

NGC6924 is 25° above the horizon toward the south.

Begin with Sagittarius, then follow the reference stars toward NGC6924.

Sagittarius

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

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

From Nunki, move about 2.9° toward the southeast until you reach HYG 93864.0.

From HYG 93864.0, move about 5.1° toward the east until you reach HYG 95865.0.

From HYG 95865.0, move about 6.5° toward the east until you reach HYG 98353.0.

From HYG 98353.0, move about 6.6° toward the east until you reach HYG 100947.0.

From HYG 100947.0, move about 1.2° toward the east until you reach NGC6924. This is the target field.