How to find M52 using Cassiopeia

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

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach M52.

M52 is 47° above the horizon toward the northwest.

Begin with Cassiopeia, then follow the reference stars toward M52.

Cassiopeia

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

Identify Caph in or near Cassiopeia; the chart shows its position relative to the guide.

From Caph, move about 4.1° toward the northwest until you reach HYG 116962.0.

From HYG 116962.0, move about 2.1° toward the west until you reach M52. This is the target field.