How to find NGC6940 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 NGC6940.

NGC6940 is 78° above the horizon toward the south.

Begin with Cygnus, then follow the reference stars toward NGC6940.

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 3.9° toward the southwest until you reach HYG 101899.0.

From HYG 101899.0, move about 2.3° toward the southwest until you reach NGC6940. This is the target field.