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This Earth map lets you select the observer’s location used to calculate the bearing and elevation of celestial objects. The selected point determines how the sky, rise and set times, and object positions are shown.
Your location: Columbus, United States
Timezone:
Latitude:
39.9612
Longitude:
-82.9988

How to find IC2553 from Aspidiske

Identify the first reference star, then follow the numbered hops.

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach IC2553.

IC2553 is below the horizon at the selected time. No suitable observing time was found during the next two nights.

View the current position and visibility tonight

Aspidiske

Center Aspidiske in the finder or a low-power eyepiece before following the field stars.

HYG 47854.0

From Aspidiske, move about 4.7° toward the southeast until you reach HYG 47854.0.

IC2553

From HYG 47854.0, move about 2.8° toward the east until you reach IC2553. This is the target field.

How to find IC2553 from Aspidiske

Finder Chart for IC2553

Field of view 5.0°

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