How to find M2 using Pegasus

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

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach M2.

M2 is 48° above the horizon toward the southeast.

Begin with Pegasus, then follow the reference stars toward M2.

Pegasus

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

Identify Enif in or near Pegasus; the chart shows its position relative to the guide.

From Enif, move about 4.3° toward the south until you reach HYG 106856.0.

From HYG 106856.0, move about 4.1° toward the south until you reach HYG 106544.0.

From HYG 106544.0, move about 2.7° toward the south until you reach M2. This is the target field.