How to find Pleiades (M45) using Taurus

This guide starts with a large pattern that is easy to recognize without a telescope. Use Taurus as the main sky landmark.

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach Pleiades (M45).

Pleiades (M45) is 13° above the horizon toward the northeast.

Begin with Taurus, then follow the reference stars toward Pleiades (M45).

Taurus

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

Identify Aldebaran in or near Taurus; the chart shows its position relative to the guide.

From Aldebaran, move about 14.1° toward the northwest until you reach Pleiades (M45). This is the target field.