How to find NGC0133 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 NGC0133.

NGC0133 is 45° above the horizon toward the northeast.

Begin with Cassiopeia, then follow the reference stars toward NGC0133.

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 northwest until you reach HYG 2599.0.

From HYG 2599.0, move about 0.5° toward the northwest until you reach NGC0133. This is the target field.