How to find IC0734 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 IC0734.

IC0734 is 13° above the horizon toward the southeast.

Begin with Leo, then follow the reference stars toward IC0734.

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 6.3° toward the south until you reach HYG 57562.0.

From HYG 57562.0, move about 6.5° toward the south until you reach Zavijava.

From Zavijava, move about 2.1° toward the south until you reach HYG 57629.0.

From HYG 57629.0, move about 6.5° toward the south until you reach HYG 57214.0.

From HYG 57214.0, move about 1.7° toward the south until you reach IC0734. This is the target field.