How to find IC1094 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 IC1094.

IC1094 is 20° above the horizon toward the west.

Begin with Ursa Major, then follow the reference stars toward IC1094.

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 6.6° toward the southeast until you reach HYG 71762.0.

From HYG 71762.0, move about 4.2° toward the southeast until you reach HYG 73087.0.

From HYG 73087.0, move about 2.8° toward the east until you reach IC1094. This is the target field.