How to find IC1288 using LYRA

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

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach IC1288.

IC1288 is 39° above the horizon toward the northwest.

Begin with LYRA, then follow the reference stars toward IC1288.

LYRA

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

Identify Vega in or near LYRA; the chart shows its position relative to the guide.

From Vega, move about 1.7° toward the northwest until you reach IC1288. This is the target field.