How to find NGC0188 using Ursa Major

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

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach NGC0188.

NGC0188 is 42° above the horizon toward the north.

Begin with Ursa Major, then follow the reference stars toward NGC0188.

Ursa Major

Recognize the characteristic star pattern of Ursa Major before following the route.

Identify Polaris in or near Ursa Major; the chart shows its position relative to the guide.

From Polaris, move about 3.1° toward the southwest until you reach HYG 5372.0.

From HYG 5372.0, move about 1.1° toward the southwest until you reach NGC0188. This is the target field.