How to find NGC0146 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 NGC0146.

NGC0146 is 44° above the horizon toward the northeast.

Begin with Cassiopeia, then follow the reference stars toward NGC0146.

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 0.4° toward the north until you reach NGC0146. This is the target field.