How to find NGC7023 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 NGC7023.

NGC7023 is 59° above the horizon toward the north.

Begin with Cygnus, then follow the reference stars toward NGC7023.

Cygnus

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

Identify Alderamin in or near Cygnus; the chart shows its position relative to the guide.

From Alderamin, move about 4.3° toward the north until you reach HYG 105972.0.

From HYG 105972.0, move about 2.8° toward the northwest until you reach NGC7023. This is the target field.