How to find IC4592 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 IC4592.

IC4592 is 13° above the horizon toward the southwest.

Begin with Scorpius, then follow the reference stars toward IC4592.

Scorpius

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

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

From Dschubba, move about 3.1° toward the northeast until you reach Acrab.

From Acrab, move about 1.6° toward the east until you reach IC4592. This is the target field.