How to find IC0700 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 IC0700.

IC0700 is 13° above the horizon toward the northeast.

Begin with Leo, then follow the reference stars toward IC0700.

Leo

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

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

From Denebola, move about 5.9° toward the northwest until you reach HYG 56146.0.

From HYG 56146.0, move about 2.2° toward the north until you reach IC0700. This is the target field.