How to find M109 using Ursa Major

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

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach M109.

M109 is 16° above the horizon toward the northeast.

Begin with Ursa Major, then follow the reference stars toward M109.

Ursa Major

Recognize the characteristic star pattern of Ursa Major before following the route.

Identify Phecda in or near Ursa Major; the chart shows its position relative to the guide.

From Phecda, move about 0.6° toward the southeast until you reach M109. This is the target field.