How to find IC1470 using Cassiopeia

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

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach IC1470.

IC1470 is 39° above the horizon toward the northwest.

Begin with Cassiopeia, then follow the reference stars toward IC1470.

Cassiopeia

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

Identify Caph in or near Cassiopeia; the chart shows its position relative to the guide.

From Caph, move about 6° toward the west until you reach HYG 115395.0.

From HYG 115395.0, move about 2.2° toward the west until you reach IC1470. This is the target field.