How to find IC0931 using Ursa Major

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

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach IC0931.

IC0931 is 21° above the horizon toward the northeast.

Begin with Ursa Major, then follow the reference stars toward IC0931.

Ursa Major

Recognize the characteristic star pattern of Ursa Major before following the route.

Identify Mizar in or near Ursa Major; the chart shows its position relative to the guide.

From Mizar, move about 2.9° toward the east until you reach IC0931. This is the target field.