How to find M93 using Orion

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

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach M93.

M93 is 12° above the horizon toward the southeast.

Begin with Orion, then follow the reference stars toward M93.

Orion

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

Identify Aludra in or near Orion; the chart shows its position relative to the guide.

From Aludra, move about 5° toward the northeast until you reach HYG 37173.0.

From HYG 37173.0, move about 2.1° toward the northeast until you reach M93. This is the target field.