How to find IC2281 using Gemini

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

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach IC2281.

IC2281 is 14° above the horizon toward the northeast.

Begin with Gemini, then follow the reference stars toward IC2281.

Gemini

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

Identify Pollux in or near Gemini; the chart shows its position relative to the guide.

From Pollux, move about 4.4° toward the southeast until you reach HYG 39191.0.

From HYG 39191.0, move about 6.4° toward the southeast until you reach HYG 40866.0.

From HYG 40866.0, move about 1.9° toward the south until you reach IC2281. This is the target field.