Sagittarius
Recognize the characteristic star pattern of Sagittarius before following the route.
How to find IC1284 using Sagittarius
This guide uses bright stars first, then narrows the field for a telescope or binocular finder. Use Sagittarius as the main sky landmark.
Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach IC1284.
IC1284 is 29° above the horizon toward the southwest.
Begin with Sagittarius, then follow the reference stars toward IC1284.
Nunki
Identify Nunki in or near Sagittarius; the chart shows its position relative to the guide.
HYG 91405.0
From Nunki, move about 4.7° toward the northwest until you reach HYG 91405.0.
HYG 90289.0
From HYG 91405.0, move about 4.3° toward the northwest until you reach HYG 90289.0.
