How to find IC4518 using Scorpius

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

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach IC4518.

IC4518 is below the horizon at the selected time. No suitable observing time was found during the next two nights.

Begin with Scorpius, then follow the reference stars toward IC4518.

Scorpius

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

Identify HYG 71352.0 in or near Scorpius; the chart shows its position relative to the guide.

From HYG 71352.0, move about 4.3° toward the east until you reach HYG 73273.0.

From HYG 73273.0, move about 0.1° toward the west until you reach IC4518. This is the target field.