How to find NGC7231 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 NGC7231.

NGC7231 is 43° above the horizon toward the northwest.

Begin with Cygnus, then follow the reference stars toward NGC7231.

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 3.6° toward the east until you reach HYG 103732.0.

From HYG 103732.0, move about 5.7° toward the east until you reach HYG 106481.0.

From HYG 106481.0, move about 5.7° toward the east until you reach HYG 109102.0.

From HYG 109102.0, move about 1.2° toward the east until you reach NGC7231. This is the target field.