How to find IC0361 using Cassiopeia

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

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach IC0361.

IC0361 is 12° above the horizon toward the northeast.

Begin with Cassiopeia, then follow the reference stars toward IC0361.

Cassiopeia

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

Identify Mirfak in or near Cassiopeia; the chart shows its position relative to the guide.

From Mirfak, move about 4.8° toward the northeast until you reach HYG 17877.0.

From HYG 17877.0, move about 6.5° toward the northeast until you reach HYG 19983.0.

From HYG 19983.0, move about 0.5° toward the northeast until you reach IC0361. This is the target field.