How to find IC2543 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 IC2543.

IC2543 is 13° above the horizon toward the northeast.

Begin with Leo, then follow the reference stars toward IC2543.

Leo

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

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

From Algieba, move about 3.7° toward the north until you reach Adhafera.

From Adhafera, move about 5.9° toward the north until you reach HYG 50303.0.

From HYG 50303.0, move about 6.2° toward the north until you reach HYG 49593.0.

From HYG 49593.0, move about 2.6° toward the north until you reach IC2543. This is the target field.