How to find NGC0185 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 NGC0185.

NGC0185 is 43° above the horizon toward the northeast.

Begin with Cassiopeia, then follow the reference stars toward NGC0185.

Cassiopeia

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

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

From Schedar, move about 6° toward the south until you reach HYG 3300.0.

From HYG 3300.0, move about 2.2° toward the south until you reach NGC0185. This is the target field.