How to find IC1119 using Scorpius

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

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach IC1119.

IC1119 is 12° above the horizon toward the west.

Begin with Scorpius, then follow the reference stars toward IC1119.

Scorpius

Recognize the characteristic star pattern of Scorpius before following the route.

Identify Dschubba in or near Scorpius; the chart shows its position relative to the guide.

From Dschubba, move about 2.9° toward the northwest until you reach HYG 77811.0.

From HYG 77811.0, move about 5° toward the northwest until you reach HYG 77060.0.

From HYG 77060.0, move about 6.1° toward the northwest until you reach HYG 76219.0.

From HYG 76219.0, move about 4.4° toward the north until you reach HYG 76233.0.

From HYG 76233.0, move about 3° toward the northwest until you reach IC1119. This is the target field.