How to find M83 using Scorpius

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

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach M83.

M83 is only 2° above the horizon, so the view is likely to be poor. No suitable observing time was found during the next two nights.

Begin with Scorpius, then follow the reference stars toward M83.

Scorpius

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

Identify Menkent in or near Scorpius; the chart shows its position relative to the guide.

From Menkent, move about 4.6° toward the northwest until you reach HYG 67669.0.

From HYG 67669.0, move about 4.4° toward the northwest until you reach HYG 66563.0.

From HYG 66563.0, move about 0.5° toward the southwest until you reach M83. This is the target field.