Sagittarius
Recognize the characteristic star pattern of Sagittarius before following the route.
How to find NGC6993 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 NGC6993.
NGC6993 is 24° above the horizon toward the south.
Begin with Sagittarius, then follow the reference stars toward NGC6993.
NGC6993
Identify NGC6993 in or near Sagittarius; the chart shows its position relative to the guide.
