How to find NGC7052 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 NGC7052.

NGC7052 is 74° above the horizon toward the southeast.

Begin with Cygnus, then follow the reference stars toward NGC7052.

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 4.4° toward the southeast until you reach HYG 103510.0.

From HYG 103510.0, move about 3.9° toward the southeast until you reach HYG 104172.0.

From HYG 104172.0, move about 2.8° toward the east until you reach NGC7052. This is the target field.