How to find IC0590 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 IC0590.

IC0590 is 14° above the horizon toward the east.

Begin with Leo, then follow the reference stars toward IC0590.

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 2° toward the south until you reach HYG 49637.0.

From HYG 49637.0, move about 6.9° toward the south until you reach HYG 49329.0.

From HYG 49329.0, move about 2.6° toward the south until you reach IC0590. This is the target field.