How to find IC0950 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 IC0950.

IC0950 is 12° above the horizon toward the east.

Begin with Ursa Major, then follow the reference stars toward IC0950.

Ursa Major

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

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

From Arcturus, move about 6.1° toward the southwest until you reach HYG 68279.0.

From HYG 68279.0, move about 1.5° toward the west until you reach IC0950. This is the target field.