How to find NGC0046 using Pegasus

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

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach NGC0046.

NGC0046 is 25° above the horizon toward the southwest.

Begin with Pegasus, then follow the reference stars toward NGC0046.

Pegasus

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

Identify Markab in or near Pegasus; the chart shows its position relative to the guide.

From Markab, move about 6.4° toward the east until you reach HYG 115919.0.

From HYG 115919.0, move about 6° toward the east until you reach HYG 117730.0.

From HYG 117730.0, move about 5.9° toward the east until you reach HYG 1196.0.

From HYG 1196.0, move about 2.8° toward the south until you reach NGC0046. This is the target field.