How to find IC1276 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 IC1276.

IC1276 is 39° above the horizon toward the southwest.

Begin with Scorpius, then follow the reference stars toward IC1276.

Scorpius

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

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

From Sabik, move about 3.8° toward the northeast until you reach HYG 84880.0.

From HYG 84880.0, move about 4.7° toward the northeast until you reach HYG 86313.0.

From HYG 86313.0, move about 6.7° toward the northeast until you reach HYG 88404.0.

From HYG 88404.0, move about 2.1° toward the northeast until you reach IC1276. This is the target field.