How to find NGC6992 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 NGC6992.

NGC6992 is 81° above the horizon toward the southeast.

Begin with Cygnus, then follow the reference stars toward NGC6992.

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 1.6° toward the southeast until you reach HYG 102993.0.

From HYG 102993.0, move about 1.4° toward the southeast until you reach NGC6992. This is the target field.