How to find IC0359A 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 IC0359A.

IC0359A is 12° above the horizon toward the northeast.

Begin with Taurus, then follow the reference stars toward IC0359A.

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 6.7° toward the north until you reach HYG 20711.0.

From HYG 20711.0, move about 4.7° toward the north until you reach HYG 20250.0.

From HYG 20250.0, move about 1° toward the north until you reach IC0359A. This is the target field.