How to find IC0565 using Leo

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

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach IC0565.

IC0565 is 14° above the horizon toward the east.

Begin with Leo, then follow the reference stars toward IC0565.

Leo

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

Identify Regulus in or near Leo; the chart shows its position relative to the guide.

From Regulus, move about 4.4° toward the west until you reach HYG 48324.0.

From HYG 48324.0, move about 2.9° toward the north until you reach IC0565. This is the target field.