How to find IC1287 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 IC1287.

IC1287 is 32° above the horizon toward the southwest.

Begin with Sagittarius, then follow the reference stars toward IC1287.

Sagittarius

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

Identify Nunki in or near Sagittarius; the chart shows its position relative to the guide.

From Nunki, move about 6.1° toward the north until you reach HYG 92390.0.

From HYG 92390.0, move about 6.9° toward the northwest until you reach HYG 91369.0.

From HYG 91369.0, move about 3.6° toward the northwest until you reach HYG 90804.0.

From HYG 90804.0, move about 0° toward the northwest until you reach IC1287. This is the target field.