How to find IC4604 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 IC4604.

IC4604 is only 5° above the horizon, so the view is likely to be poor. No suitable observing time was found during the next two nights.

Begin with Scorpius, then follow the reference stars toward IC4604.

Scorpius

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

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

From Antares, move about 3.1° toward the north until you reach HYG 80473.0.

From HYG 80473.0, move about 0° toward the northwest until you reach IC4604. This is the target field.