How to find IC0960 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 IC0960.

IC0960 is 13° above the horizon toward the northeast.

Begin with Ursa Major, then follow the reference stars toward IC0960.

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 5° toward the west until you reach Muphrid.

From Muphrid, move about 0.9° toward the south until you reach IC0960. This is the target field.