How to find IC2431 using Leo

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

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach IC2431.

IC2431 is 12° above the horizon toward the northeast.

Begin with Leo, then follow the reference stars toward IC2431.

Leo

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

Identify Regulus in or near Leo; the chart shows its position relative to the guide.

From Regulus, move about 6.3° toward the west until you reach HYG 47723.0.

From HYG 47723.0, move about 7° toward the west until you reach HYG 45410.0.

From HYG 45410.0, move about 2.6° toward the west until you reach IC2431. This is the target field.