How to find NGC6960 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 NGC6960.

NGC6960 is 77° above the horizon toward the southeast.

Begin with Cygnus, then follow the reference stars toward NGC6960.

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 0.1° toward the southeast until you reach NGC6960. This is the target field.