How to find IC4812 using Sagittarius

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

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach IC4812.

IC4812 is 14° above the horizon toward the southwest.

Begin with Sagittarius, then follow the reference stars toward IC4812.

Sagittarius

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

Identify Kaus Australis in or near Sagittarius; the chart shows its position relative to the guide.

From Kaus Australis, move about 4.3° toward the east until you reach HYG 91918.0.

From HYG 91918.0, move about 3.2° toward the southeast until you reach HYG 93174.0.

From HYG 93174.0, move about 0.5° toward the east until you reach IC4812. This is the target field.