How to find IC0405 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 IC0405.

IC0405 is 13° above the horizon toward the northeast.

Begin with Taurus, then follow the reference stars toward IC0405.

Taurus

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

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

From Elnath, move about 5.1° toward the north until you reach HYG 24727.0.

From HYG 24727.0, move about 1° toward the north until you reach IC0405. This is the target field.