How to find IC0651 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 IC0651.

IC0651 is 12° above the horizon toward the east.

Begin with Leo, then follow the reference stars toward IC0651.

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 6.5° toward the southeast until you reach HYG 50851.0.

From HYG 50851.0, move about 5.3° toward the southeast until you reach HYG 51809.0.

From HYG 51809.0, move about 5.4° toward the southeast until you reach HYG 52863.0.

From HYG 52863.0, move about 0.6° toward the east until you reach IC0651. This is the target field.