How to find IC0341 using Taurus

This guide uses bright stars first, then narrows the field for a telescope or binocular finder. Use Taurus as the main sky landmark.

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach IC0341.

IC0341 is 71° above the horizon toward the southwest.

Begin with Taurus, then follow the reference stars toward IC0341.

Taurus

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

Identify Aldebaran in or near Taurus; the chart shows its position relative to the guide.

From Aldebaran, move about 6.3° toward the west until you reach HYG 19504.0.

From HYG 19504.0, move about 6.7° toward the northwest until you reach HYG 17453.0.

From HYG 17453.0, move about 1.3° toward the northwest until you reach IC0341. This is the target field.