How to find M105 using Leo

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

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach M105.

M105 is 14° above the horizon toward the northeast.

Begin with Leo, then follow the reference stars toward M105.

Leo

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

Identify Algieba in or near Leo; the chart shows its position relative to the guide.

From Algieba, move about 5.8° toward the southeast until you reach HYG 52120.0.

From HYG 52120.0, move about 2.6° toward the southeast until you reach HYG 52689.0.

From HYG 52689.0, move about 1.6° toward the south until you reach M105. This is the target field.