How to find IC0422 using Orion

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

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach IC0422.

IC0422 is 13° above the horizon toward the southeast.

Begin with Orion, then follow the reference stars toward IC0422.

Orion

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

Identify Saiph in or near Orion; the chart shows its position relative to the guide.

From Saiph, move about 5.2° toward the south until you reach HYG 27288.0.

From HYG 27288.0, move about 4.5° toward the southwest until you reach Arneb.

From Arneb, move about 0.6° toward the north until you reach IC0422. This is the target field.