How to find NGC7027 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 NGC7027.

NGC7027 is 48° above the horizon toward the north.

Begin with Cygnus, then follow the reference stars toward NGC7027.

Cygnus

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

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

From Deneb, move about 4.4° toward the east until you reach HYG 104060.0.

From HYG 104060.0, move about 1.7° toward the south until you reach NGC7027. This is the target field.