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This Earth map lets you select the observer’s location used to calculate the bearing and elevation of celestial objects. The selected point determines how the sky, rise and set times, and object positions are shown.
Your location: Columbus, United States
Timezone:
Latitude:
39.9612
Longitude:
-82.9988

How to find M48 from Procyon

Identify the first reference star, then follow the numbered hops.

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach M48.

M48 is 13° above the horizon toward the southeast.

View the current position and visibility tonight

Procyon

Center Procyon in the finder or a low-power eyepiece before following the field stars.

HYG 38870.0

From Procyon, move about 6.1° toward the southeast until you reach HYG 38870.0.

HYG 40581.0

From HYG 38870.0, move about 6.7° toward the southeast until you reach HYG 40581.0.

M48

From HYG 40581.0, move about 2.5° toward the south until you reach M48. This is the target field.

How to find M48 from Procyon

Finder Chart for M48

Field of view 5.0°

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