How to find NGC0040 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 NGC0040.

NGC0040 is 46° above the horizon toward the northwest.

Begin with Cassiopeia, then follow the reference stars toward NGC0040.

Cassiopeia

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

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

From Cih, move about 3.6° toward the north until you reach HYG 3951.0.

From HYG 3951.0, move about 6.9° toward the north until you reach HYG 2628.0.

From HYG 2628.0, move about 2.2° toward the northwest until you reach NGC0040. This is the target field.